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Distance from Cape Town to Bethlehem N6

N Cape Town → Bethlehem N6
Road distance
1,248.6 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,134.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 43 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Roux Street
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
823 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,384.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,393.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,903.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,921.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,145.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,158.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,831.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,854.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,139.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,156.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,041.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,072.30
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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
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Cape Town to Bethlehem N6 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,248.6 km in roughly 13 hrs 43 min.
Travel modes
Cape Town → Bethlehem N6
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Car
1,248.6 km
13 hrs 43 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,248.6 km
~19 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,249 km
↑ 9 hrs 14 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 29 min
With airport
~4 hrs 29 min
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1,248.6 km 13 hrs 43 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Bethlehem N6
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    70.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Roux Street
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
624.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 51 min • 6 hrs 51 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
207.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem N6
06:42 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,219.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R249.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,493.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
624.1 km
Total: 1,248.6 km
Midpoint 624.1 km
1,248.6 km 13 hrs 43 min
Destination Bethlehem N6 End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,248.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,497.1 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 624.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -31.47798, 23.78035
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Places

Places in Bethlehem N6

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

24 places
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Clothing store

JetMart

👔 Clothing store 17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

American Swiss

👔 Clothing store 21 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Clothing store

Trendy Shoes

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Markham

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Ideals

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Exact

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Fuel station

Total Sports

⛽ Fuel station Roux Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store

Sasol Bethlehem

⛽ Convenience store 8 Eufees Street, Bethlehem, 9701
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Baartman Street, Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Department store

Game Bethlehem

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store

Woolworth Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel
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Department store

Edgars Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store

Jet Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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School

Bodikela Intermediate School

🏫 School 2306 Mokgele Street, Vuka Bethlehem
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School

Matswathaka Primary School

🏫 School 2812 Shupinyaneng Street, Thorisong Bethlehem
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Bethlehem N6? +
Cape Town is about 1,248.6 km from Bethlehem N6 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Bethlehem N6? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Bethlehem N6 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 Cape Town to Bethlehem N6? +
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 Cape Town to Bethlehem N6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,384.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,393.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,903.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,921.65 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Bethlehem N6? +
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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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Bethlehem N6
: Paarl
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FW de Klerk Boulevard
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: Johannesburg
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: Senekal
From Cape Town To Bethlehem N6
Theunissen
From Cape Town To Bethlehem N6

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem N6, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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