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Distance from Cape Town N5 to Harrismith N2 N5

Cape Town N5 to Harrismith N2 N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,340.7 km in roughly 14 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town N5 → Harrismith N2 N5
Road distance
1,340.7 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,195.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 47 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
887 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,244.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,255.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,500.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,520.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,961.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,975.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,298.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,325.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,896.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,914.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,340.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,375.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
61° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
241° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-28.2821, 29.1203
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,340.7 km 14 hrs 47 min
Start Cape Town N5
Finish Harrismith N2 N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  17. Continue make a U-turn towards N5: Bethlehem
    1.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
670.2 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 23 min • 7 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
223.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N2 N5
06:29 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,604.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R268.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,899.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
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

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N5 Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
670.2 km
Total: 1,340.7 km
Midpoint 670.2 km
1,340.7 km 14 hrs 47 min
Destination Harrismith N2 N5 -28.28209, 29.12027

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,340.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,681.5 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 670.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -31.26816, 24.18748
End -28.28209, 29.12027
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N2 N5
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N2 N5
4
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town N5 from Harrismith N2 N5? +
Cape Town N5 is about 1,340.7 km from Harrismith N2 N5 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N5 to Harrismith N2 N5? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N5 to Harrismith N2 N5 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 Cape Town N5 to Harrismith N2 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 Cape Town N5 to Harrismith N2 N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,244.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,255.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,500.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,520.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N5 to Harrismith N2 N5? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town N5 To Harrismith N2 N5
: Paarl
From Cape Town N5 To Harrismith N2 N5
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town N5 To Harrismith N2 N5
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town N5 To Harrismith N2 N5
: Senekal
From Cape Town N5 To Harrismith N2 N5
Theunissen
From Cape Town N5 To Harrismith N2 N5
: Bethlehem
From Cape Town N5 To Harrismith N2 N5

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N5, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N2 N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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