Distance from Breda to Bethlehem

N Breda → Bethlehem

Road distance

1,249.1 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N5

Breda to Bethlehem is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,249.1 km in roughly 13 hrs 44 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,134.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 44 min

Start point

Breda Street

End point

Roux Street

Return: 27 hrs 28 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

824 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

15 hrs 14 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,513.71

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,523.60

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

59° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

239° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9369, 18.4163

End coords Destination point

-28.2308, 28.3089

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C Breda Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Bethlehem Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Breda → Bethlehem

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Car

1,249.1 km

13 hrs 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,249.1 km

~19 hrs 13 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Breda

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 1 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 1 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Breda

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 1 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 1 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Approaching Bethlehem

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 912 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 912 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Approaching Bethlehem

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 912 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 912 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Breda

Finish Bethlehem

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Breda to Bethlehem via N1 and N5

National highway route N1N5
Head on Breda Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Vriende Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Buitenkant Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Buitenkant Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Darling Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

461.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

644.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

70.4 km
Turn left onto Roux Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R242.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Routes ↩ Bethlehem → Breda Breda to Johannesburg Breda to Pretoria Breda to Cape Town Breda to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem Pretoria to Bethlehem Cape Town to Bethlehem

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

624.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 52 min • 6 hrs 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

89.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

207.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

67.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bethlehem

06:52 – 17:17

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 24 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 40 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,221.28

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R24.98

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R249.82

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,496.08

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Breda Start: Breda Street -33.93693, 18.41631

Midpoint

624.4 km

Total: 1,249.1 km

Midpoint 624.4 km

1,249.1 km 13 hrs 44 min

Destination Bethlehem End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,249.1 km

Return-cycle span 2,498.2 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 44 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 624.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93693, 18.41631

Midpoint -31.47850, 23.77755

End -28.23083, 28.30889

Destination brief

Travelling to Bethlehem

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Eastern Free State commercial town

Standout Working town with mountain-country access

Best for Who this destination suits

Regional base Working stopover Eastern Free State stay Mountain-country access

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Business addresses, shopping corridors and out-of-town lodges can produce different final drives, so specific routing is more useful than a town-only destination.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Bethlehem as an Eastern Free State base for practical overnights, regional business and onward drives toward Clarens and the Maluti side.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Regional tourism information describes Bethlehem as the commercial centre of the region

It supports shopping, local products and overnight services

The town works well as a practical staging point in the eastern Free State

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Breda from Bethlehem? +

Breda is about 1,249.1 km from Bethlehem by road.

How long does it take from Breda to Bethlehem? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Breda to Bethlehem in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Breda to Bethlehem? +

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 Breda to Bethlehem? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,513.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,523.60 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,511.01 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,631.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Breda to Bethlehem? +

Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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