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Distance from Dewetsdorp N6 to Harrismith

Dewetsdorp N6 to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 43 min.

N Dewetsdorp N6 → Harrismith
Road distance
406.1 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
280.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 43 min
Start point
Hooge Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
283 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R679.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R683.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R757.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R763.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R896.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R901.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R999.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,007.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,180.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,185.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,314.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,325.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
60° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
240° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5812, 26.6646
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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406.1 km 4 hrs 43 min
Start Dewetsdorp N6
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hooge Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    61.6 km
  5. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.6 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. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  21. 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
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Dewetsdorp N6 Dewetsdorp N6 to Johannesburg Dewetsdorp N6 to Pretoria Dewetsdorp N6 to Cape Town Dewetsdorp N6 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.0 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 21 min • 2 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:29 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,697.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,786.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dewetsdorp N6 Start: Hooge Street -29.58122, 26.66460
Midpoint
203.0 km
Total: 406.1 km
Midpoint 203.0 km
406.1 km 4 hrs 43 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 406.1 km
Return-cycle span 812.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58122, 26.66460
Midpoint -28.45467, 27.24962
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 Dewetsdorp N6 from Harrismith? +
Dewetsdorp N6 is about 406.1 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Dewetsdorp N6 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dewetsdorp N6 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dewetsdorp N6 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 Dewetsdorp N6 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R679.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R683.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R757.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R763.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dewetsdorp N6 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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
Naledi Local Municipality, Free State
Suburb: Dewetsdorp
Road: Not available
Postal code: 9940
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Dewetsdorp N6
9940
Harrismith
Not available

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