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Distance from Harrismith N2 N5 to Pretoria N1

Harrismith N2 N5 to Pretoria N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 321.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith N2 N5 → Pretoria N1
Road distance
321.6 km
M6 N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
291.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R538.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R540.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R599.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R604.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R710.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R713.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R791.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R797.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R934.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R939.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,041.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,049.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
343° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
163° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2821, 29.1203
End coords Destination point
-25.7747, 28.2730
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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321.6 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Harrismith N2 N5
Finish Pretoria N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Cloete Street
    1.4 km
  4. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M6
    1.0 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M6
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Lynnwood Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Meiring Naude Road
    0.0 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    1.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 12 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria N1 → Harrismith N2 N5 Harrismith N2 N5 to Johannesburg Harrismith N2 N5 to Pretoria Harrismith N2 N5 to Cape Town Harrismith N2 N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria N1 Pretoria to Pretoria N1 Cape Town to Pretoria N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.2 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria N1
06:29 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,344.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,414.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N2 N5 -28.28209, 29.12027
Midpoint
161.2 km
Total: 321.6 km
Midpoint 161.2 km
321.6 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Pretoria N1 -25.77472, 28.27305

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 321.6 km
Return-cycle span 643.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28209, 29.12027
Midpoint -26.96844, 28.57799
End -25.77472, 28.27305
Destination services

Available in Pretoria N1

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria N1
1
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N2 N5 from Pretoria N1? +
Harrismith N2 N5 is about 321.6 km from Pretoria N1 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N2 N5 to Pretoria N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N2 N5 to Pretoria N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N2 N5 to Pretoria N1? +
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 Pretoria N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R538.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R540.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R599.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R604.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N2 N5 to Pretoria N1? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates 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 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

Wilgepark
From Harrismith N2 N5 To Pretoria N1
: Johannesburg
From Harrismith N2 N5 To Pretoria N1
: Pretoria
From Harrismith N2 N5 To Pretoria N1
Polokwane
From Harrismith N2 N5 To Pretoria N1
Krugersdorp
From Harrismith N2 N5 To Pretoria N1
O. R.Tambo International
From Harrismith N2 N5 To Pretoria N1

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N2 N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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