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Distance from Dewetsdorp to Harrismith

Dewetsdorp to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 419.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 29 min.

N Dewetsdorp → Harrismith
Road distance
419.7 km
N5 N6 R702 R708
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
280.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 29 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 9 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
269 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R702.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R705.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R782.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R788.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R926.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R931.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,032.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,040.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,219.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,225.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,358.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,369.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5830, 26.6692
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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419.7 km 270 min
Start Dewetsdorp
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head northeast
    0.2 km
  2. Keep left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn sharp right onto Kerk Street
    1.3 km
  5. Turn sharp left onto R702
    58.2 km
  6. Turn left onto R702
    6.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto N6
    2.6 km
  8. Turn sharp right
    120.8 km
  9. Keep left
    0.6 km
  10. Keep right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto N5, R708
    137.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road, N5
    90.1 km
  13. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto King Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  17. Arrive at Warden Street, on the right
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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 Dewetsdorp to Johannesburg Dewetsdorp to Pretoria Dewetsdorp to Cape Town Dewetsdorp to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
209.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.8%
☀ 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
7 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,754.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,846.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dewetsdorp -29.58301, 26.66921
Midpoint
209.8 km
Total: 419.7 km
Midpoint 209.8 km
419.7 km 270 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 419.7 km
Return-cycle span 839.4 km
Traversal time 270 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 209.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58301, 26.66921
Midpoint -28.47375, 27.18310
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 from Harrismith? +
Dewetsdorp is about 419.7 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Dewetsdorp to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 270 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dewetsdorp to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dewetsdorp 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 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R702.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R705.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R782.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R788.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dewetsdorp 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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Route Locations

Start area
Dewetsdorp
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

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