Distance from Harrowgate to Bethlehem

N Harrowgate → Bethlehem
Road distance
364.3 km
Highway dominant · M13 / N5
Harrowgate to Bethlehem is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 364.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 13 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
295.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 13 min
Start point
Harrowgate
End point
Roux Street
Return: 8 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
253 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R733.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R735.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R732.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R767.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R967.22
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R971.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R966.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,012.56
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,272.66
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,277.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,271.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,332.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
305° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
125° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7737, 30.7867
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Harrowgate → Bethlehem
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Car
364.3 km
4 hrs 13 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
364.3 km
~5 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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Places along your journey

Places from Harrowgate to Bethlehem

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

JetMart

17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Edgars

Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Ackermans

Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

American Swiss

21 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Supermarkets 0.2 km

Shoprite

Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Trendy Shoes

Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Markham

Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Ideals

Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Exact

Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Gifts & hobbies 0.2 km

CNA Bethlehem

Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
Fuel stations 0.2 km

Total Sports

Roux Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Home & garden 0.3 km

Price 'n Pride

Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Convenience store 0.3 km

Quickshop

9 Muller Street, Bethlehem
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Home & garden 0.4 km

Bethlehem Build it

1 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Government offices 0.4 km

Bethlehem Medium Home Affairs

Boshoff Street
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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Pick n Pay

Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Car services 0.8 km

Honda Wing Bethlehem

10 Eufees Street, Bethlehem, 9701
Convenience store 0.9 km

Sasol Bethlehem

8 Eufees Street, Bethlehem, 9701
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Convenience store 0.9 km

Quickshop

Bethlehem
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Supermarkets 0.9 km

Pick n Pay

Baartman Street, Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store 1.0 km

Quickshop

Bethlehem
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Convenience store 1.8 km

Quickshop

Bethlehem
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Supermarkets 2.0 km

Checkers

Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Department store 2.0 km

Game Bethlehem

3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store 2.1 km

Woolworth Dihlabeng

3371 Preekstoel
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Department store 2.1 km

Edgars Dihlabeng

3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store 2.1 km

Jet Dihlabeng

3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Beauty & wellness 2.6 km

Olive Day Spa

23 John Grobler Street, 9701
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Schools & education 3.0 km

Bodikela Intermediate School

2306 Mokgele Street, Vuka Bethlehem
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Schools & education 3.4 km

Matswathaka Primary School

2812 Shupinyaneng Street, Thorisong Bethlehem
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

364.3 km 4 hrs 13 min
Start Harrowgate
Finish Bethlehem
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Harrowgate to Bethlehem via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Directions from Harrowgate to Bethlehem via M13
    Metro arterial route M13
  3. Head on Harrowgate
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Oaklands Avenue
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Carol Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Springside Road
    2.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Stonewall Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Shongweni Road
    1.8 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    4.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    211.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  19. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Roux Street
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
182.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
60.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.2%
Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem
06:51 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,522.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R72.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,602.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrowgate Start: Harrowgate -29.77373, 30.78671
Midpoint
182.2 km
Total: 364.3 km
Midpoint 182.2 km
364.3 km 4 hrs 13 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 364.3 km
Return-cycle span 728.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 182.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77373, 30.78671
Midpoint -28.76446, 29.67103
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
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Harrowgate from Bethlehem? +
Harrowgate is about 364.3 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from Harrowgate to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrowgate to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrowgate 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 Harrowgate to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R733.05 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R735.94 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R732.27 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R767.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrowgate to Bethlehem? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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