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Distance from Bloemfontein to Harrismith

Bloemfontein to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 338.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 56 min.

N Bloemfontein → Harrismith
Road distance
338.5 km
210.3 mi • 182.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
299.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 56 min
Return: 7 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R566.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R569.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R631.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R636.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R747.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R751.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R832.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R839.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R983.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R988.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,095.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,104.72
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 56 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 11 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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338.5 km 3 hrs 56 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Harrismith
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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
    90.1 km
  15. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  19. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
169.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Harrismith
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith 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 Similar distance
45.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
62.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
34.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Harrismith
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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
169.1 km
Total: 338.5 km
Midpoint 169.1 km
338.5 km 3 hrs 56 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 338.5 km
Return-cycle span 677.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.35924, 27.57214
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
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 Bloemfontein from Harrismith? +
Bloemfontein is about 338.5 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R566.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R569.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R631.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R636.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Harrismith? +
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
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

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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 45.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 62.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 34.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 99.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 203.1 km

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