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Distance from Bethlehem to Aliwal

Bethlehem to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 411.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 53 min.

N Bethlehem → Aliwal
Road distance
411.9 km
256.0 mi • 222.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
337.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 53 min
Return: 9 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R689.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R692.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R768.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R774.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R909.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R914.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,013.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,021.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,197.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,202.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,333.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,344.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 8 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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411.9 km 4 hrs 53 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  8. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  11. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    6.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  18. 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Aliwal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Aliwal
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
118.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
135.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
39.5 km
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Bethlehem ↔ Aliwal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
206.1 km
Total: 411.9 km
Midpoint 206.1 km
411.9 km 4 hrs 53 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 411.9 km
Return-cycle span 823.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.94709, 29.79197
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Aliwal? +
Bethlehem is about 411.9 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Aliwal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Aliwal? +
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 Bethlehem to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R689.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R692.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R768.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R774.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 12 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. 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

: Umumbulu
From Bethlehem To Aliwal
Richmond
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Coast
From Bethlehem To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Bethlehem To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Bethlehem To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 118.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 135.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 39.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 173.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 256.7 km

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