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Distance from Bethlehem to Somerset

Bethlehem to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 295.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 58 min.

N Bethlehem → Somerset
Road distance
295.9 km
183.9 mi • 159.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
242.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 58 min
Return: 7 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R495.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R497.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R551.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R556.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R653.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R656.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R728.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R734.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R860.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R864.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R958.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R965.80
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Somerset
16.4°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
23%
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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295.9 km 3 hrs 58 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Somerset
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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
    95.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Somerset
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Somerset
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
2.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
19.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
57.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
148.3 km
Total: 295.9 km
Midpoint 148.3 km
295.9 km 3 hrs 58 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 295.9 km
Return-cycle span 591.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -27.02774, 28.61530
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Somerset? +
Bethlehem is about 295.9 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R495.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R497.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R551.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R556.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 22 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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Towns along the route

: Heidelberg
From Bethlehem To Somerset
Johannesburg
From Bethlehem To Somerset
: Lanseria
From Bethlehem To Somerset
: gate
From Bethlehem To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 2.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 19.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 57.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 134.4 km
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