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Distance from Greytown to Bethlehem

Greytown to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 25 min.

N Greytown → Bethlehem
Road distance
291.9 km
181.4 mi • 157.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
240.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 25 min
Return: 6 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R488.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R490.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R544.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R548.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R644.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R647.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R718.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R724.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R848.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R852.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R945.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R952.75
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bethlehem
10.6°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.1°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
69%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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291.9 km 3 hrs 25 min
Start Greytown
Finish Bethlehem
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head northeast on Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Okes Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Durban Street, R74,R33
    95.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto R103
    22.2 km
  6. Turn sharp left onto N11
    12.5 km
  7. Turn sharp right
    18.4 km
  8. Turn slight left onto N3
    50.2 km
  9. Keep left
    0.5 km
  10. Keep right
    90.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Eeufees Street, N5
    1.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Commissioner Street, R26
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Muller Street, N5
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Roux Street
    0.2 km
  15. Arrive at Roux Street, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Greytown → Bethlehem
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Greytown
Destination area Arrival
Bethlehem
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Greytown → Bethlehem
Greytown Origin postcode
Not available
Bethlehem Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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1.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
15.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
53.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethlehem → Greytown
Greytown ↔ Bethlehem
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Greytown -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint
146.0 km
Total: 291.9 km
Midpoint 146.0 km
291.9 km 3 hrs 25 min
Destination Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 291.9 km
Return-cycle span 583.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint -28.46152, 29.56099
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Destination services

Available in Bethlehem

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem
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
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Bethlehem
4
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
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Questions 9
How far is Greytown from Bethlehem? +
Greytown is about 291.9 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from Greytown to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Greytown to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Greytown 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 Greytown to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R488.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R490.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R544.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R548.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Greytown 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 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
Greytown
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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