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Distance from Or Tambo International to Bethlehem

Or Tambo International to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 262.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 49 min.

N Or Tambo International → Bethlehem
Road distance
262.1 km
162.9 mi • 141.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
233.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 49 min
Return: 7 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R438.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R440.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R488.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R492.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R578.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R581.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R644.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R650.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R761.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R765.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R848.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R855.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

262.1 km 3 hrs 49 min
Start Or Tambo International
Finish Bethlehem
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Marco Polo Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Continue left onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    2.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right
    28.8 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  23. Turn left
    110.8 km
  24. Turn right onto Eeufees Street
    1.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Roux Street
    0.4 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
131.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Or Tambo International → Bethlehem
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Bethlehem
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Or Tambo International → Bethlehem
Or Tambo International 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
14.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
31.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
100.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethlehem → Or Tambo International
Or Tambo International ↔ Bethlehem
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint
131.4 km
Total: 262.1 km
Midpoint 131.4 km
262.1 km 3 hrs 49 min
Destination Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 262.1 km
Return-cycle span 524.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 131.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint -27.15176, 28.53963
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 Or Tambo International from Bethlehem? +
Or Tambo International is about 262.1 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from Or Tambo International to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Or Tambo International to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Or Tambo International 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 Or Tambo International to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R438.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R440.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R488.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R492.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Or Tambo International to Bethlehem? +
Yes. There are 11 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

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Durban
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Frankfort
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Vrede
From Or Tambo International To Bethlehem

Route Locations

Start area
Or Tambo International, 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: 14.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 31.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 100.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 23.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 107.6 km

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