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Distance from Bloemfontein to Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Bloemfontein to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 344.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 2 min.

N Bloemfontein → Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Road distance
344.9 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
299.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 2 min
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
242 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R577.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R580.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R643.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R648.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R761.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R765.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R848.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R855.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,002.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,006.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,116.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,125.53
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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
-28.2931, 29.1349
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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344.9 km 4 hrs 2 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Harrismith N5 N5 N3
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Navigation sign

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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.8 km
  22. Take the ramp right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.4 km
  23. Merge slight right
    5.0 km
  24. 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 N3
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 N5 N3 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Cape Town to Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5 N5 N3
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,441.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,517.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
172.3 km
Total: 344.9 km
Midpoint 172.3 km
344.9 km 4 hrs 2 min
Destination Harrismith N5 N5 N3 -28.29313, 29.13487

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 344.9 km
Return-cycle span 689.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.34137, 27.59745
End -28.29313, 29.13487
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N5 N5 N3
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5 N5 N3
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Bloemfontein is about 344.9 km from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
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 N5 N5 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R577.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R580.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R643.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R648.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein To Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Wilgepark
From Bloemfontein To Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Harrismith
From Bloemfontein To Harrismith N5 N5 N3
: Pietermaritzburg
From Bloemfontein To Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5 N5 N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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