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Distance from Harrismith N5 N5 to Heidelbergweg

Harrismith N5 N5 to Heidelbergweg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 251.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith N5 N5 → Heidelbergweg
Road distance
251.8 km
N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
242.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 5 min
End point
Heidelberg Road
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
185 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R421.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R423.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R469.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R473.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R556.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R558.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R619.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R624.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R731.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R735.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R815.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R821.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
341° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
161° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2837, 29.1133
End coords Destination point
-26.2236, 28.3196
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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251.8 km 3 hrs 5 min
Start Harrismith N5 N5
Finish Heidelbergweg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  3. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 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
    23.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Heidelbergweg → Harrismith N5 N5 Harrismith N5 N5 to Johannesburg Harrismith N5 N5 to Pretoria Harrismith N5 N5 to Cape Town Harrismith N5 N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelbergweg Pretoria to Heidelbergweg Cape Town to Heidelbergweg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.2 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
96.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelbergweg
06:31 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,052.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,107.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N5 N5 -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint
126.2 km
Total: 251.8 km
Midpoint 126.2 km
251.8 km 3 hrs 5 min
Destination Heidelbergweg End: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 251.8 km
Return-cycle span 503.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint -27.24272, 28.74021
End -26.22363, 28.31964
Destination services

Available in Heidelbergweg

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
2
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Heidelbergweg
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N5 N5 from Heidelbergweg? +
Harrismith N5 N5 is about 251.8 km from Heidelbergweg by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N5 N5 to Heidelbergweg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N5 N5 to Heidelbergweg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N5 N5 to Heidelbergweg? +
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 to Heidelbergweg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R421.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R423.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R469.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R473.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N5 N5 to Heidelbergweg? +
Yes. There are 10 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. 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 N5 N5 To Heidelbergweg
Harrismith
From Harrismith N5 N5 To Heidelbergweg
: Johannesburg
From Harrismith N5 N5 To Heidelbergweg
: Heidelberg
From Harrismith N5 N5 To Heidelbergweg
Benoni
From Harrismith N5 N5 To Heidelbergweg

Route Locations

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

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