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Distance from Western Bypass to Bethlehem N3

N Western Bypass → Bethlehem N3
Road distance
242.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
221.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
4
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 41 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
the fork
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
161 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R463.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R465.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R564.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R568.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R611.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R614.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R744.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R749.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R804.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R808.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R980.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R986.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
154° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
334° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-27.8619, 28.9588
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Western Bypass to Bethlehem N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 242.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Western Bypass → Bethlehem N3
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Car
242.8 km
2 hrs 41 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
242.8 km
~3 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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242.8 km 2 hrs 41 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Bethlehem N3
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    147.5 km
  4. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bethlehem N3 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem N3 Pretoria to Bethlehem N3 Cape Town to Bethlehem N3
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Halfway point
121.7 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 20 min • 1 hr 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem N3
06:39 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,014.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,068.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
121.7 km
Total: 242.8 km
Midpoint 121.7 km
242.8 km 2 hrs 41 min
Destination Bethlehem N3 End: the fork -27.86189, 28.95883

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 242.8 km
Return-cycle span 485.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 4
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 121.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.87268, 28.50119
End -27.86189, 28.95883
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Bethlehem N3? +
Western Bypass is about 242.8 km from Bethlehem N3 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Bethlehem N3? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Bethlehem N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Bethlehem N3? +
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 Western Bypass to Bethlehem N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R463.58 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R465.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R564.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R568.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Bethlehem N3? +
Yes. There are 22 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 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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