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Distance from Bethlehem to Smuts Track

Bethlehem to Smuts Track is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,252.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 50 min.

N Bethlehem → Smuts Track
Road distance
1,252.7 km
778.4 mi • 676.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,136.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 50 min
Return: 27 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,097.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,106.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,336.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,354.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,766.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,779.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,082.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,107.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,640.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,657.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,055.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,088.46
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Smuts Track
14.4°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.9°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
30 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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Start, destination and route line.

1,252.7 km 13 hrs 50 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Smuts Track
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.1 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
    646.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  12. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    1.6 km
  18. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.2 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town
    0.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive
    0.4 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive
    1.8 km
  22. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  23. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue towards Hout Bay
    1.8 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.3 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right onto Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
626.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 55 min • 6 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Smuts Track
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Smuts Track, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Smuts Track
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Smuts Track Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
880.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
959.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
976.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smuts Track → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Smuts Track
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Bethlehem to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
626.2 km
Total: 1,252.7 km
Midpoint 626.2 km
1,252.7 km 13 hrs 50 min
Destination Smuts Track -33.98661, 18.43128

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,252.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,505.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 626.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -31.48171, 23.75905
End -33.98661, 18.43128
Destination services

Available in Smuts Track

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Smuts Track
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Smuts Track
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Smuts Track
5
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Smuts Track? +
Bethlehem is about 1,252.7 km from Smuts Track by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Smuts Track? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Smuts Track 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 Smuts Track? +
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 Smuts Track? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,097.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,106.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,336.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,354.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Smuts Track? +
Yes. There are 5 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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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track
: Cape Town
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track
: Maitland
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track
Muizenberg
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track
Black River Parkway
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track
Liesbeek Parkway
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track
Settlers Way
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track
Kirstenbosch
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track
Hout Bay
From Bethlehem To Smuts Track

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smuts Track, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 880.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 959.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 976.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,014.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,109.8 km

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