Distance from Harrismith N5 to Bloemfontein N5

N Harrismith N5 → Bloemfontein N5

Road distance

336.0 km

M30 N1 N5

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

297.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 52 min

Return: 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

232 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R641.67

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R644.33

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

251° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

71° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.2837, 29.1133

End coords Destination point

-29.1164, 26.2155

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

Harrismith N5 → Bloemfontein N5

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Car

336.0 km

3 hrs 52 min

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🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

336.0 km

~5 hrs 10 min

65 km/h avg

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Start Harrismith N5

Finish Bloemfontein N5

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.0 km
Turn right onto Cloete Street

0.2 km
Take the ramp right towards N5: Bethlehem

0.3 km
Merge slight right

88.0 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

94.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

7.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

3.5 km
Continue straight onto East Burger Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

0.9 km
Turn left onto Markgraaff Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R78.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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Halfway point

167.9 km

Free State

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

24.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

55.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

18.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein N5

06:52 – 17:30

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 37 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 27 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,404.69

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.72

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R67.21

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,478.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Harrismith N5 -28.28371, 29.11333

Midpoint

167.9 km

Total: 336.0 km

Midpoint 167.9 km

336.0 km 3 hrs 52 min

Destination Bloemfontein N5 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Free State

One-way road span 336.0 km

Return-cycle span 672.1 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 52 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 167.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28371, 29.11333

Midpoint -28.36464, 27.56130

End -29.11640, 26.21550

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Questions 9

How far is Harrismith N5 from Bloemfontein N5? +

Harrismith N5 is about 336.0 km from Bloemfontein N5 by road.

How long does it take from Harrismith N5 to Bloemfontein N5? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N5 to Bloemfontein N5 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Harrismith N5 to Bloemfontein N5? +

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 to Bloemfontein N5? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R641.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R644.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R781.52 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R786.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N5 to Bloemfontein N5? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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