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Distance from Bethlehem to Nigel

Bethlehem to Nigel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 227.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min.

N Bethlehem → Nigel
Road distance
227.8 km
141.6 mi • 123.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
201.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 17 min
Return: 6 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R381.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R383.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R424.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R428.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R503.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R505.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R560.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R565.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R662.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R665.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R737.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R743.50
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nigel
12.9°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.1°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
60%
Wind 10m wind speed
22 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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227.8 km 3 hrs 17 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Nigel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    11.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  12. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
114.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Nigel
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Nigel
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Nigel
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Nigel 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 Similar distance
48.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
65.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
66.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nigel → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Nigel
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
114.2 km
Total: 227.8 km
Midpoint 114.2 km
227.8 km 3 hrs 17 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 227.8 km
Return-cycle span 455.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 114.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -27.28733, 28.49704
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

Available in Nigel

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Nigel? +
Bethlehem is about 227.8 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Nigel? +
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 Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R381.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R383.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R424.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R428.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates 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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Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
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: 48.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 65.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 66.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 73.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 10.8 km

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