South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Benoni to Harrismith N5 N5

Benoni to Harrismith N5 N5 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 264.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min.

N Benoni → Harrismith N5 N5
Road distance
264.3 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
245.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
Start point
Park Street
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
191 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R442.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R444.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R492.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R496.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R583.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R586.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R650.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R655.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R768.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R771.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R855.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R862.67
See more fuel details from Benoni to Harrismith N5 N5
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1930, 28.3082
End coords Destination point
-28.2837, 29.1133
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Harrismith N5 N5

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

264.3 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Benoni
Finish Harrismith N5 N5
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Park Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Princess Avenue
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    1.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    4.9 km
  12. Continue make a U-turn
    2.5 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 N5 → Benoni Benoni to Johannesburg Benoni to Pretoria Benoni to Cape Town Benoni to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 N5 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 N5 Cape Town to Harrismith N5 N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
132.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5 N5
06:31 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,104.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,163.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Benoni Start: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint
132.5 km
Total: 264.3 km
Midpoint 132.5 km
264.3 km 3 hrs 11 min
Destination Harrismith N5 N5 -28.28371, 29.11333

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 264.3 km
Return-cycle span 528.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 132.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint -27.25830, 28.75214
End -28.28371, 29.11333
Destination services

Available in Harrismith N5 N5

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

Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N5 N5
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5 N5
4
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Benoni from Harrismith N5 N5? +
Benoni is about 264.3 km from Harrismith N5 N5 by road.
How long does it take from Benoni to Harrismith N5 N5? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Benoni to Harrismith N5 N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Benoni to Harrismith N5 N5? +
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 Benoni to Harrismith N5 N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R442.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R444.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R492.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R496.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Benoni to Harrismith N5 N5? +
Yes. There are 10 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: Villiers
From Benoni To Harrismith N5 N5
Harrismith
From Benoni To Harrismith N5 N5
Durban
From Benoni To Harrismith N5 N5
Bethlehem
From Benoni To Harrismith N5 N5

Route Locations

Start area
Benoni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5 N5, Free State
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 12.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 28.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 25.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 102.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 109.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Harrismith N5 N5 to Benoni

Benoni to Johannesburg Benoni to Pretoria Benoni to Cape Town Benoni to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 N5 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 N5 Cape Town to Harrismith N5 N5 Durban to Harrismith N5 N5

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and distance24.co.za/fuel, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.