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Distance from Nigel to Bethlehem R44

Nigel to Bethlehem R44 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 228.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.

N Nigel → Bethlehem R44
Road distance
228.3 km
N3 R26
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
201.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
End point
Roux Street
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R436.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R437.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R531.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R534.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R575.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R577.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R700.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R705.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R756.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R760.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R921.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R927.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
185° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
5° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4260, 28.4704
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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228.3 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Nigel
Finish Bethlehem R44
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Continue onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Wit Road
    11.6 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right
    28.8 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  10. Turn left
    110.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Eeufees Street
    1.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Roux Street
    0.4 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
Routes ↩ Bethlehem R44 → Nigel Nigel to Johannesburg Nigel to Pretoria Nigel to Cape Town Nigel to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem R44 Pretoria to Bethlehem R44 Cape Town to Bethlehem R44
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
114.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
38.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem R44
06:37 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R954.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,004.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint
114.5 km
Total: 228.3 km
Midpoint 114.5 km
228.3 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Bethlehem R44 End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 228.3 km
Return-cycle span 456.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 114.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint -27.28758, 28.49536
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Destination services

Available in Bethlehem R44

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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 R44
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem R44
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 R44
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem R44
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Bethlehem R44
4
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Questions 9
How far is Nigel from Bethlehem R44? +
Nigel is about 228.3 km from Bethlehem R44 by road.
How long does it take from Nigel to Bethlehem R44? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nigel to Bethlehem R44 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nigel to Bethlehem R44? +
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 Nigel to Bethlehem R44? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R436.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R437.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R531.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R534.33 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nigel to Bethlehem R44? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Villiers
From Nigel To Bethlehem R44
Harrismith
From Nigel To Bethlehem R44
Durban
From Nigel To Bethlehem R44
Frankfort
From Nigel To Bethlehem R44
Vrede
From Nigel To Bethlehem R44

Route Locations

Start area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem R44, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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