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Distance from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Bram Fischer

Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Bram Fischer is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 297.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith N5 N5 N3 → Bram Fischer
Road distance
297.0 km
M81
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
269.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 25 min
End point
Bram Fischer
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
205 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R497.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R499.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R553.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R558.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R655.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R658.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R730.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R736.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R863.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R867.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R961.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R969.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
335° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
155° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2931, 29.1349
End coords Destination point
-26.0843, 28.0080
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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297.0 km 3 hrs 25 min
Start Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Finish Bram Fischer
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    201.0 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    2.2 km
  6. Turn slight right onto Main Road
    2.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Bram Fischer Drive
    0.8 km
  8. Continue right onto Bram Fischer
    0.0 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
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
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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 ↩ Bram Fischer → Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Johannesburg Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Pretoria Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Cape Town Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Bram Fischer Pretoria to Bram Fischer Cape Town to Bram Fischer
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.8 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bram Fischer
06:32 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,241.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,306.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N5 N5 N3 -28.29313, 29.13487
Midpoint
148.8 km
Total: 297.0 km
Midpoint 148.8 km
297.0 km 3 hrs 25 min
Destination Bram Fischer End: Bram Fischer -26.08429, 28.00803

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 297.0 km
Return-cycle span 593.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.29313, 29.13487
Midpoint -27.07363, 28.64724
End -26.08429, 28.00803
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bram Fischer
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bram Fischer
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bram Fischer
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bram Fischer
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bram Fischer
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Bram Fischer
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Bram Fischer
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N5 N5 N3 from Bram Fischer? +
Harrismith N5 N5 N3 is about 297.0 km from Bram Fischer by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Bram Fischer? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Bram Fischer in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Bram Fischer? +
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 N5 N5 N3 to Bram Fischer? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R497.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R499.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R553.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R558.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Bram Fischer? +
Yes. There are 21 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. 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

: Bryanston
From Harrismith N5 N5 N3 To Bram Fischer
Sandton
From Harrismith N5 N5 N3 To Bram Fischer

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N5 N5 N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bram Fischer, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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