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Distance from Vrede to Bethlehem N1

Vrede to Bethlehem N1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 148.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 30 min.

N Vrede → Bethlehem N1
Road distance
148.7 km
N3 N5 R103 R26 R34 R546 R714
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
122.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 30 min
Start point
Van Der Lingen Street
End point
Roux Street
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
150 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R283.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R285.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R345.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R347.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R374.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R376.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R456.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R458.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R492.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R494.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R600.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R603.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
223° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
43° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.4265, 29.1637
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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148.7 km 2 hrs 30 min
Start Vrede
Finish Bethlehem N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head southeast on Van Der Lingen Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Botha
    0.8 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  5. Keep right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto S349
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto R546
    1.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto R34
    13.6 km
  9. Turn left onto R103
    40.5 km
  10. Keep left
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto N3
    6.1 km
  12. Turn sharp right
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Oosthuyse Street, R714
    76.9 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Hospital Road, R26
    4.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Eeufees Street, N5
    1.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Commissioner Street, R26
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Muller Street, N5
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Roux Street
    0.2 km
  19. Arrive at Roux Street, on the right
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Bethlehem N1 → Vrede Vrede to Johannesburg Vrede to Pretoria Vrede to Cape Town Vrede to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem N1 Pretoria to Bethlehem N1 Cape Town to Bethlehem N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
74.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
24.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem N1
06:37 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R621.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R29.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R654.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vrede Start: Van Der Lingen Street -27.42647, 29.16371
Midpoint
74.3 km
Total: 148.7 km
Midpoint 74.3 km
148.7 km 2 hrs 30 min
Destination Bethlehem N1 End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 148.7 km
Return-cycle span 297.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 12.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 74.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.42647, 29.16371
Midpoint -27.88890, 28.87926
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Destination services

Available in Bethlehem N1

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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 N1
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
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 N1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
4
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Questions 8
How far is Vrede from Bethlehem N1? +
Vrede is about 148.7 km from Bethlehem N1 by road.
How long does it take from Vrede to Bethlehem N1? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vrede to Bethlehem N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vrede to Bethlehem N1? +
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 Vrede to Bethlehem N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R283.84 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R285.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R345.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R347.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vrede to Bethlehem N1? +
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. 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

Botha
From Vrede To Bethlehem N1
S349
From Vrede To Bethlehem N1

Route Locations

Start area
Vrede
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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