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Distance from Bethlehem to University Estate

Bethlehem to University Estate is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,246.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 43 min.

N Bethlehem → University Estate
Road distance
1,246.2 km
774.4 mi • 672.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,132.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 43 min
Return: 27 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,086.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,096.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,323.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,342.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,752.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,765.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,066.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,091.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,621.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,638.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,034.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,067.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 58 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,246.2 km 13 hrs 43 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish University Estate
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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
    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 left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Salt River Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Salt River Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Roodebloem Road
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Upper Roodebloem Road
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Ritchie Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
623.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 51 min • 6 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → University Estate
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
University Estate, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → University Estate
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
University Estate 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
873.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
953.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
969.8 km
Rev Related route set
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University Estate → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ University Estate
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
623.0 km
Total: 1,246.2 km
Midpoint 623.0 km
1,246.2 km 13 hrs 43 min
Destination University Estate -33.93758, 18.45161

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,246.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,492.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 623.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -31.47585, 23.79256
End -33.93758, 18.45161
Destination services

Available in University Estate

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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 University Estate
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around University Estate
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around University Estate
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around University Estate
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around University Estate
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around University Estate
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around University Estate
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from University Estate? +
Bethlehem is about 1,246.2 km from University Estate by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to University Estate? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to University Estate 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 University Estate? +
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 University Estate? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,086.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,096.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,323.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,342.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to University Estate? +
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 University Estate
: Cape Town
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: Maitland
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Muizenberg
From Bethlehem To University Estate

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
University Estate, 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: 873.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 953.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 969.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,007.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,103.4 km

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