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Distance from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Nigel

Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Nigel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 234.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 49 min.

N Harrismith N5 N5 N3 → Nigel
Road distance
234.3 km
R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
217.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 49 min
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
169 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R392.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R394.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R436.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R440.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R517.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R520.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R576.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R581.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R681.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R684.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R758.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R764.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
342° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
162° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2931, 29.1349
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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234.3 km 2 hrs 49 min
Start Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Finish Nigel
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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
    19.5 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  4. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  6. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database.
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
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
117.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
39.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:31 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R979.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R46.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,031.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N5 N5 N3 -28.29313, 29.13487
Midpoint
117.5 km
Total: 234.3 km
Midpoint 117.5 km
234.3 km 2 hrs 49 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 234.3 km
Return-cycle span 468.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 117.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.29313, 29.13487
Midpoint -27.32856, 28.77848
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N5 N5 N3 from Nigel? +
Harrismith N5 N5 N3 is about 234.3 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Nigel? +
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 Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R392.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R394.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R436.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R440.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Harrismith N5 N5 N3 To Nigel

Route Locations

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

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