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Distance from Bethlehem to Nelspruit

Bethlehem to Nelspruit is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 552.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 7 min.

N Bethlehem → Nelspruit
Road distance
552.5 km
343.3 mi • 298.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
405.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 7 min
Return: 14 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R924.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R929.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,030.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,038.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,220.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,226.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,359.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,370.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,605.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,613.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,788.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,803.37
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nelspruit
14.6°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.0°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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552.5 km 7 hrs 7 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left onto Hospital Road
    116.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    28.6 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3: Heidelberg
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    46.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  10. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.8 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  17. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  19. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  25. Go straight
    6.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  27. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
276.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 33 min • 3 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Nelspruit
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Nelspruit
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Nelspruit Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
276.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
259.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
180.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nelspruit → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Nelspruit
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
276.5 km
Total: 552.5 km
Midpoint 276.5 km
552.5 km 7 hrs 7 min
Destination Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 552.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,105.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -26.09943, 28.64927
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Nelspruit
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Nelspruit? +
Bethlehem is about 552.5 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Nelspruit in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Nelspruit? +
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 Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R924.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R929.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,030.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,038.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
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 Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 276.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 259.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 180.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 398.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 314.0 km

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