Distance from Pinetown M7 to Bethlehem

N Pinetown M7 → Bethlehem

Road distance

370.8 km

Highway dominant · N3 / N5

Pinetown M7 to Bethlehem is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 370.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 12 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

304.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 12 min

Start point

Josiah Gumede Road

End point

Roux Street

Return: 8 hrs 25 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

252 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 42 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R746.28

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R749.22

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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

-29.8143, 30.8582

End coords Destination point

-28.2308, 28.3089

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 22 °C Pinetown M7 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Bethlehem Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pinetown M7 → Bethlehem

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Car

370.8 km

4 hrs 12 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

370.8 km

~5 hrs 42 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pinetown M7

Finish Bethlehem

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pinetown M7 to Bethlehem via N3 and N5

National highway route N3N5
Head on Josiah Gumede Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Richmond Road

2.6 km
Turn right towards N3

0.6 km
Merge slight right towards Pietermaritzburg

2.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Roux Street

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 16

Known total R767.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

185.5 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

26.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

61.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

20.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bethlehem

06:56 – 17:17

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 54 min

SunriseDawn break

06:56

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,550.11

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.42

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R74.17

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,631.70

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Pinetown M7 Start: Josiah Gumede Road -29.81427, 30.85819

Midpoint

185.5 km

Total: 370.8 km

Midpoint 185.5 km

370.8 km 4 hrs 12 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 370.8 km

Return-cycle span 741.7 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 12 min

Maneuver count 12

Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 185.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81427, 30.85819

Midpoint -28.79173, 29.68395

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Pinetown M7 from Bethlehem? +

Pinetown M7 is about 370.8 km from Bethlehem by road.

How long does it take from Pinetown M7 to Bethlehem? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pinetown M7 to Bethlehem in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Pinetown M7 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 Pinetown M7 to Bethlehem? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R746.28 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R749.22 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R745.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R781.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pinetown M7 to Bethlehem? +

Yes. There are 16 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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