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Distance from Somerset to Bethlehem

Somerset to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 296.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 59 min.

N Somerset → Bethlehem
Road distance
296.4 km
184.1 mi • 160.0 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 59 min
Return: 7 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R496.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R498.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R552.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R557.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R654.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R657.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R729.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R735.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R861.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R865.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R959.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R967.24
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bethlehem
16.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.0°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
2 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.

296.4 km 3 hrs 59 min
Start Somerset
Finish Bethlehem
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    35.9 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  13. Turn right
    28.8 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  15. Turn left
    110.8 km
  16. Turn right onto Eeufees Street
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Roux Street
    0.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
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
148.5 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
Somerset → Bethlehem
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Bethlehem
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Bethlehem
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Bethlehem 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
3.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
19.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
134.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethlehem → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Bethlehem
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Somerset to Pretoria Related trip
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Somerset to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
148.5 km
Total: 296.4 km
Midpoint 148.5 km
296.4 km 3 hrs 59 min
Destination Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 296.4 km
Return-cycle span 592.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -27.03103, 28.61867
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Destination services

Available in Bethlehem

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem
6
  • JetMart
    17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Edgars
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ackermans
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Trendy Shoes
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Markham
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ideals
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Bethlehem
4
Destination brief

Travelling to Bethlehem

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Eastern Free State commercial town
Standout Working town with mountain-country access
Best for Who this destination suits
Regional base Working stopover Eastern Free State stay Mountain-country access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Business addresses, shopping corridors and out-of-town lodges can produce different final drives, so specific routing is more useful than a town-only destination.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Bethlehem as an Eastern Free State base for practical overnights, regional business and onward drives toward Clarens and the Maluti side.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional tourism information describes Bethlehem as the commercial centre of the region
It supports shopping, local products and overnight services
The town works well as a practical staging point in the eastern Free State
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Bethlehem? +
Somerset is about 296.4 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Bethlehem? +
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 Somerset to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R496.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R498.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R552.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R557.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Bethlehem? +
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

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Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem
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: 3.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 19.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 134.8 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 57.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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