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Distance from Harrismith N2 N5 to Mbekweni

Harrismith N2 N5 to Mbekweni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 481.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 49 min.

N Harrismith N2 N5 → Mbekweni
Road distance
481.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
282.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.70×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 49 min
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
409 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R805.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R809.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R897.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R904.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,063.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,068.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,184.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,193.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,398.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,405.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,558.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,571.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
214° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
34° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2821, 29.1203
End coords Destination point
-30.3800, 27.4777
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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481.4 km 6 hrs 49 min
Start Harrismith N2 N5
Finish Mbekweni
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  1. Start your journey
    88.8 km
  2. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.9 km
  4. Continue left
    42.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  6. Turn right
    0.4 km
  7. Go straight
    36.1 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Principal Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue slight left onto Principal Highway
    62.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    45.7 km
  20. Turn right
    1.8 km
  21. Turn right
    41.9 km
  22. Turn right
    0.9 km
  23. Turn right
    8.9 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  25. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  26. Turn right
    4.7 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.7 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  30. Turn right
    0.3 km
  31. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  32. Turn left
    0.2 km
  33. Turn right
    0.0 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
240.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 24 min • 3 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbekweni
06:39 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,012.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,117.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
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 Harrismith N2 N5 -28.28209, 29.12027
Midpoint
240.8 km
Total: 481.4 km
Midpoint 240.8 km
481.4 km 6 hrs 49 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 481.4 km
Return-cycle span 962.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 240.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28209, 29.12027
Midpoint -28.93703, 27.58363
End -30.37997, 27.47773
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Mbekweni
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N2 N5 from Mbekweni? +
Harrismith N2 N5 is about 481.4 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N2 N5 to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N2 N5 to Mbekweni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N2 N5 to Mbekweni? +
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 Harrismith N2 N5 to Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R805.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R809.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R897.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R904.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N2 N5 to Mbekweni? +
No tollgates are 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

Mpilo Boulevard
From Harrismith N2 N5 To Mbekweni
Main
From Harrismith N2 N5 To Mbekweni

Route Locations

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

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