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Distance from Heerlen to Bethlehem

Heerlen to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 271.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 44 min.

N Heerlen → Bethlehem
Road distance
271.5 km
168.7 mi • 146.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
222.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 44 min
Return: 7 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R454.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R456.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R506.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R510.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R599.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R602.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R668.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R673.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R789.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R792.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R879.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R886.12
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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271.5 km 3 hrs 44 min
Start Heerlen
Finish Bethlehem
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Central Parkway
    0.2 km
  5. Continue onto Central Parkway
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Dorado Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Alwen West Road
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  9. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.4 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    12.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right
    28.8 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  19. Turn left
    110.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Eeufees Street
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Roux Street
    0.4 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heerlen → Bethlehem
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heerlen, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Bethlehem
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heerlen → Bethlehem
Heerlen Origin postcode
Not available
Bethlehem Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
4.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
21.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
110.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethlehem → Heerlen
Heerlen ↔ Bethlehem
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Heerlen to Pretoria Related trip
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Heerlen to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint
136.0 km
Total: 271.5 km
Midpoint 136.0 km
271.5 km 3 hrs 44 min
Destination Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 271.5 km
Return-cycle span 543.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint -27.11168, 28.54452
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
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 Heerlen from Bethlehem? +
Heerlen is about 271.5 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from Heerlen to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerlen to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R454.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R456.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R506.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R510.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerlen to Bethlehem? +
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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Towns along the route

Heerlen Place
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
Central Parkway
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
: O.R. Tambo International
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
eMalahleni
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
ern Bypass
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
: Heidelberg
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
Durban
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
: Villiers
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
Frankfort
From Heerlen To Bethlehem
Vrede
From Heerlen To Bethlehem

Route Locations

Start area
Heerlen, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 4.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 21.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 110.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 32.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 117.0 km

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