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Distance from Bluff M7 to Bethlehem N3

Bluff M7 to Bethlehem N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 350.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bluff M7 → Bethlehem N3
Road distance
350.0 km
M7 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
302.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 59 min
Start point
Bluff Road
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
239 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R668.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R671.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R814.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R819.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R881.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R885.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,074.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,080.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,160.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,165.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,413.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,422.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
318° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
138° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9171, 31.0010
End coords Destination point
-27.8619, 28.9588
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

350.0 km 3 hrs 59 min
Start Bluff M7
Finish Bethlehem N3
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Bluff Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn slight right towards M7: Queensburgh City
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    17.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  5. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    104.3 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Bethlehem N3 → Bluff M7 Bluff M7 to Johannesburg Bluff M7 to Pretoria Bluff M7 to Cape Town Bluff M7 to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem N3 Pretoria to Bethlehem N3 Cape Town to Bethlehem N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
175.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem N3
06:34 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,463.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,540.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff M7 Start: Bluff Road -29.91706, 31.00103
Midpoint
175.2 km
Total: 350.0 km
Midpoint 175.2 km
350.0 km 3 hrs 59 min
Destination Bethlehem N3 -27.86189, 28.95883

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 350.0 km
Return-cycle span 700.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 175.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.91706, 31.00103
Midpoint -29.00797, 29.81680
End -27.86189, 28.95883
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Bethlehem N3
1
  • PEP
    24 Piet Reftief Street, Warden, 9890, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff M7 from Bethlehem N3? +
Bluff M7 is about 350.0 km from Bethlehem N3 by road.
How long does it take from Bluff M7 to Bethlehem N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff M7 to Bethlehem N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bluff M7 to Bethlehem N3? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Bluff M7 to Bethlehem N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R668.38 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R671.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R814.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R819.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff M7 to Bethlehem N3? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Queensburgh City
From Bluff M7 To Bethlehem N3
: Pietermaritzburg
From Bluff M7 To Bethlehem N3

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff M7, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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