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Distance from Bethlehem to Hamilton

Bethlehem to Hamilton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.

N Bethlehem → Hamilton
Road distance
252.2 km
156.7 mi • 136.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
228.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
Return: 5 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R422.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R424.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R470.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R474.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R556.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R559.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R620.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R625.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R732.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R736.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R816.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R822.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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252.2 km 2 hrs 58 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Hamilton
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Malan Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    94.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo
    5.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Tannery Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Hamilton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Hamilton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Hamilton
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Hamilton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
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24.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
13.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
40.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Hamilton → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Hamilton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
126.0 km
Total: 252.2 km
Midpoint 126.0 km
252.2 km 2 hrs 58 min
Destination Hamilton -29.16639, 26.22698

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 252.2 km
Return-cycle span 504.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.49382, 27.10504
End -29.16639, 26.22698
Destination services

Available in Hamilton

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
  • PEP
    Manguang, Free State
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • D.K. Bridal Boutique
    52 Pasteur Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9301
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • Spitz
    Bloemfontein
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Hamilton
2
  • Nedbank
    Henry Street, Bloemfontein
  • FNB
    Nelson Mandela Drive
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Hamilton
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Hamilton? +
Bethlehem is about 252.2 km from Hamilton by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Hamilton? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Hamilton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Hamilton? +
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 Hamilton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R422.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R424.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R470.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R474.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Hamilton? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hamilton
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 24.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 13.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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About 142.8 km Difference: 109.3 km
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