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Distance from Ashton to Harrismith

Ashton to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,268.1 km in roughly 14 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ashton → Harrismith
Road distance
1,268.1 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,061.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 1 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
841 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,421.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,431.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,949.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,967.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,194.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,208.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,891.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,915.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,203.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,221.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,119.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,151.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
57° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
237° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8339, 20.0553
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,268.1 km 14 hrs 1 min
Start Ashton
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    2.4 km
  2. Continue straight
    8.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Cross Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Bath Street
    78.0 km
  5. Turn right
    302.9 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    66.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  13. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Ashton Ashton to Johannesburg Ashton to Pretoria Ashton to Cape Town Ashton to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
633.9 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 0 min • 7 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
91.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
210.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
68.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:34 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,300.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R253.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,579.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ashton -33.83394, 20.05534
Midpoint
633.9 km
Total: 1,268.1 km
Midpoint 633.9 km
1,268.1 km 14 hrs 1 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,268.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,536.1 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 633.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.83394, 20.05534
Midpoint -31.05925, 24.47130
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is Ashton from Harrismith? +
Ashton is about 1,268.1 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Ashton to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ashton to Harrismith 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 Ashton to Harrismith? +
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 Ashton to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,421.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,431.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,949.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,967.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ashton to Harrismith? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Ashton, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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