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Distance from E45 to Harrismith

N E45 → Harrismith
Road distance
1,340.7 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N1 / N5
E45 to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,340.7 km in roughly 14 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,189.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 48 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 29 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
888 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,697.98
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,708.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,695.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,824.43
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,559.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,573.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,556.01
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,726.68
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,683.99
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,702.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,678.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,903.53
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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
-33.9956, 18.5613
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C E45 Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Harrismith Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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E45 → Harrismith
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Car
1,340.7 km
14 hrs 48 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,340.7 km
~20 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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1,340.7 km 14 hrs 48 min
Start E45
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from E45 to Harrismith via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Directions from E45 to Harrismith via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Qabazi Drive
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Steve Biko Drive
    0.9 km
  7. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Road
    0.8 km
  8. Turn left onto Duinefontein Road
    0.6 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M7
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Cape Flats Freeway
    6.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    66.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  22. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  25. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  26. 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
Routes ↩ Harrismith → E45 E45 to Johannesburg E45 to Pretoria E45 to Cape Town E45 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
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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 24 min • 7 hrs 24 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
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:50 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,604.03
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
R268.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,898.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E45 -33.99557, 18.56125
Midpoint
670.2 km
Total: 1,340.7 km
Midpoint 670.2 km
1,340.7 km 14 hrs 48 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,340.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,681.4 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 670.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99557, 18.56125
Midpoint -31.26908, 24.18603
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is E45 from Harrismith? +
E45 is about 1,340.7 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from E45 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E45 to Harrismith 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 E45 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 E45 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,697.98 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,708.60 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,695.08 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,824.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E45 to Harrismith? +
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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