Distance from D52 R74 to Bethlehem

N D52 R74 → Bethlehem

Road distance

308.5 km

Highway dominant · N3 / N5

D52 R74 to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 308.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

256.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 50 min

End point

Roux Street

Return: 7 hrs 41 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

230 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 5 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R589.12

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R591.56

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

291° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

111° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.0643, 30.7601

End coords Destination point

-28.2308, 28.3089

Taxi Local commuter

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C D52 R74 Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Bethlehem Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

D52 R74 → Bethlehem

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Car

308.5 km

3 hrs 50 min

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Two-wheeler

308.5 km

~4 hrs 44 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Start D52 R74

Finish Bethlehem

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Directions from D52 R74 to Bethlehem via N3 and N5

National highway route N3 N5

Start your journey

112.7 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Go straight

22.2 km
Turn left

12.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith

0.9 km
Merge slight right

17.3 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Roux Street

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R260.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

154.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

22.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

51.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bethlehem

06:47 – 17:19

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,289.65

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.17

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R61.71

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,357.53

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

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 D52 R74 -29.06428, 30.76014

Midpoint

154.2 km

Total: 308.5 km

Midpoint 154.2 km

308.5 km 3 hrs 50 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 308.5 km

Return-cycle span 617.1 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 154.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06428, 30.76014

Midpoint -28.53324, 29.58762

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

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Questions 9

How far is D52 R74 from Bethlehem? +

D52 R74 is about 308.5 km from Bethlehem by road.

How long does it take from D52 R74 to Bethlehem? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D52 R74 to Bethlehem in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from D52 R74 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 D52 R74 to Bethlehem? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R589.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R591.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R717.52 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R721.96 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D52 R74 to Bethlehem? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

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

: Harrismith

From D52 R74 To Bethlehem

Route Locations

Start area

D52 R74, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Bethlehem

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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