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Distance from Harrismith N5 N5 to Nigel

Harrismith N5 N5 to Nigel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 232.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 51 min.

N Harrismith N5 N5 → Nigel
Road distance
232.7 km
N3 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
216.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 51 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
171 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R389.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R391.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R434.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R437.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R514.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R516.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R572.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R577.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R676.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R679.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R753.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R759.62
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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
-28.2837, 29.1133
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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232.7 km 2 hrs 51 min
Start Harrismith N5 N5
Finish Nigel
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Start point
Destination
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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
    19.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  12. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  14. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  15. 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 N3
This route includes 8 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
116.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
38.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.6 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
4 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R972.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R46.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,024.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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
116.7 km
Total: 232.7 km
Midpoint 116.7 km
232.7 km 2 hrs 51 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 232.7 km
Return-cycle span 465.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 116.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint -27.32168, 28.77624
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 from Nigel? +
Harrismith N5 N5 is about 232.7 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N5 N5 to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N5 N5 to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N5 N5 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 to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R389.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R391.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R434.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R437.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N5 N5 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Wilgepark
From Harrismith N5 N5 To Nigel
Harrismith
From Harrismith N5 N5 To Nigel
: Johannesburg
From Harrismith N5 N5 To Nigel
: Nigel
From Harrismith N5 N5 To Nigel

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N5 N5, 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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