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Distance from Bloemfontein N5 to Harrismith N5

N Bloemfontein N5 → Harrismith N5
Road distance
335.5 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
297.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 53 min
End point
Hospital Road
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
233 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R640.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R643.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R780.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R785.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R845.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R848.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,029.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,035.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,112.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,116.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,354.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,363.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-28.2837, 29.1133
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bloemfontein N5 to Harrismith N5 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 335.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 53 min.
Travel modes
Bloemfontein N5 → Harrismith N5
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Car
335.5 km
3 hrs 53 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
335.5 km
~5 hrs 9 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
336 km
↑ 1 hr 12 min faster
Flight time
40 min
With airport
~2 hrs 40 min
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335.5 km 3 hrs 53 min
Start Bloemfontein N5
Finish Harrismith N5
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    88.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
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Halfway point
167.7 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5
06:39 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,402.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,476.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein N5 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
167.7 km
Total: 335.5 km
Midpoint 167.7 km
335.5 km 3 hrs 53 min
Destination Harrismith N5 End: Hospital Road -28.28371, 29.11333

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 335.5 km
Return-cycle span 671.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 167.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.36564, 27.55904
End -28.28371, 29.11333
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How far is Bloemfontein N5 from Harrismith N5? +
Bloemfontein N5 is about 335.5 km from Harrismith N5 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N5 to Harrismith N5? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N5 to Harrismith N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein N5 to Harrismith 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 Bloemfontein N5 to Harrismith N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R640.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R643.36 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R780.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R785.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N5 to Harrismith N5? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 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 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
Bloemfontein N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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