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Distance from Sale to Bethlehem

Sale to Bethlehem is a practical regional trip, covering about 116.5 km in roughly 1 hr 23 min.

N Sale → Bethlehem
Road distance
116.5 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
73.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 23 min
End point
Roux Street
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
83 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R195.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R195.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R217.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R219.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R257.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R258.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R286.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R289.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R338.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R340.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R377.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R380.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
259° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
79° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1062, 29.0413
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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116.5 km 1 hr 23 min
Start Sale
Finish Bethlehem
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    1.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right
    22.7 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right
    90.4 km
  8. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Roux Street
    0.4 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bethlehem → Sale Sale to Johannesburg Sale to Pretoria Sale to Cape Town Sale to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem Pretoria to Bethlehem Cape Town to Bethlehem
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
58.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
41 min • 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem
06:35 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R487.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R512.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sale -28.10617, 29.04128
Midpoint
58.2 km
Total: 116.5 km
Midpoint 58.2 km
116.5 km 1 hr 23 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 116.5 km
Return-cycle span 233.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 23 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 8.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 58.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.10617, 29.04128
Midpoint -28.28998, 28.82381
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Destination services

Available in Bethlehem

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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 8
How far is Sale from Bethlehem? +
Sale is about 116.5 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from Sale to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sale to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sale 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 Sale to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R195.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R195.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R217.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R219.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sale to Bethlehem? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Sale To Bethlehem

Route Locations

Start area
Sale, Free State
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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