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Distance from Germiston to Bethlehem N1

N Germiston → Bethlehem N1
Road distance
258.5 km
M37S M53 N3 N5 R26 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
222.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 31 min
End point
Roux Street
Return: 7 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
211 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R493.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R495.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R601.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R604.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R651.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R653.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R793.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R798.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R856.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R860.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,043.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,050.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
177° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
357° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Germiston to Bethlehem N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 258.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 31 min.
Travel modes
Germiston → Bethlehem N1
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Car
258.5 km
3 hrs 31 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
258.5 km
~3 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
258 km
↑ 1 hr faster
Flight time
31 min
With airport
~2 hrs 31 min
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258.5 km 211 min
Start Germiston
Finish Bethlehem N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head northeast
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Elsburg Road, M53
    0.6 km
  3. Turn sharp left onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Lake Road, M37S
    2.6 km
  7. Turn sharp left
    0.8 km
  8. Keep left
    0.8 km
  9. Keep left
    56.1 km
  10. Keep left onto N3
    47.2 km
  11. Keep left
    1.0 km
  12. Turn right onto R26
    28.9 km
  13. Turn right onto R26, R34
    6.3 km
  14. Keep left
    111.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Eeufees Street, N5
    1.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Commissioner Street, R26
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Muller Street, N5
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Roux Street
    0.2 km
  19. Arrive at Roux Street, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R729.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Bethlehem N1 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem N1 Pretoria to Bethlehem N1 Cape Town to Bethlehem N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem N1
06:39 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,080.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,137.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
129.2 km
Total: 258.5 km
Midpoint 129.2 km
258.5 km 211 min
Destination Bethlehem N1 End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 258.5 km
Return-cycle span 517 km
Traversal time 211 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.17469, 28.54075
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
6
  • JetMart
    17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Edgars
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ackermans
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Trendy Shoes
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Markham
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ideals
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Bethlehem N1? +
Germiston is about 258.5 km from Bethlehem N1 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Bethlehem N1? +
The drive usually takes about 211 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Bethlehem N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Bethlehem N1? +
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 Germiston to Bethlehem N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R493.57 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R495.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R601.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R604.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Bethlehem N1? +
Yes. There are 14 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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