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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Bethlehem

N Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Bethlehem
Road distance
303.8 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 26 min
End point
Roux Street
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
206 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R580.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R582.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R706.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R710.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R765.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R768.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R932.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R938.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,007.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,011.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,226.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,234.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
307° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
127° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5849, 30.3429
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 303.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 26 min.
Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 → Bethlehem
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Car
303.8 km
3 hrs 26 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
303.8 km
~4 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
304 km
↑ 49 min faster
Flight time
36 min
With airport
~2 hrs 36 min
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303.8 km 3 hrs 26 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N5 N3
Finish Bethlehem
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    161.1 km
  2. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  5. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  6. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Roux Street
    0.4 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem
06:42 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,269.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,336.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 -29.58487, 30.34286
Midpoint
152.0 km
Total: 303.8 km
Midpoint 152.0 km
303.8 km 3 hrs 26 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 303.8 km
Return-cycle span 607.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58487, 30.34286
Midpoint -28.51578, 29.57709
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Places

Places in Bethlehem

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

24 places
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Clothing store

JetMart

👔 Clothing store 17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

American Swiss

👔 Clothing store 21 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Clothing store

Trendy Shoes

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Markham

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Ideals

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Exact

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Fuel station

Total Sports

⛽ Fuel station Roux Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store

Sasol Bethlehem

⛽ Convenience store 8 Eufees Street, Bethlehem, 9701
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Baartman Street, Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Department store

Game Bethlehem

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store

Woolworth Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel
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Department store

Edgars Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store

Jet Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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School

Bodikela Intermediate School

🏫 School 2306 Mokgele Street, Vuka Bethlehem
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School

Matswathaka Primary School

🏫 School 2812 Shupinyaneng Street, Thorisong Bethlehem
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 Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 from Bethlehem? +
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 is about 303.8 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 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 Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R580.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R582.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R706.58 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R710.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 to Bethlehem? +
Yes. There are 12 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 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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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N5 N3 To Bethlehem

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N5 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
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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