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Distance from Harrismith N5 to Jan Pierewiet

Harrismith N5 to Jan Pierewiet is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 345.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min.

N Harrismith N5 → Jan Pierewiet
Road distance
345.3 km
N1 N5 R706
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
303.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
End point
Jan Pierewiet
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
234 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R659.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R662.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R803.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R808.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R870.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R873.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,059.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,066.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,144.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,149.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,394.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,402.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
250° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
70° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2837, 29.1133
End coords Destination point
-29.1776, 26.1699
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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345.3 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start Harrismith N5
Finish Jan Pierewiet
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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 right at the fork
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Cloete Street
    0.2 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N5: Bethlehem
    0.3 km
  5. Merge slight right
    88.0 km
  6. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    115.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Curie Avenue
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Jan Pierewiet
    1.7 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ Jan Pierewiet → Harrismith N5 Harrismith N5 to Johannesburg Harrismith N5 to Pretoria Harrismith N5 to Cape Town Harrismith N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Jan Pierewiet Pretoria to Jan Pierewiet Cape Town to Jan Pierewiet
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.6 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Jan Pierewiet
06:48 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,443.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,519.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N5 -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint
172.6 km
Total: 345.3 km
Midpoint 172.6 km
345.3 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination Jan Pierewiet End: Jan Pierewiet -29.17765, 26.16986

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 345.3 km
Return-cycle span 690.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint -28.38189, 27.51803
End -29.17765, 26.16986
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Jan Pierewiet
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Jan Pierewiet
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Jan Pierewiet
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Jan Pierewiet
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Jan Pierewiet
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N5 from Jan Pierewiet? +
Harrismith N5 is about 345.3 km from Jan Pierewiet by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N5 to Jan Pierewiet? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N5 to Jan Pierewiet in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N5 to Jan Pierewiet? +
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 Jan Pierewiet? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R659.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R662.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R803.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R808.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N5 to Jan Pierewiet? +
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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Towns along the route

Wilgepark
From Harrismith N5 To Jan Pierewiet
: Bethlehem
From Harrismith N5 To Jan Pierewiet
: Bloemfontein
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Jagersfontein
From Harrismith N5 To Jan Pierewiet
Pellissier
From Harrismith N5 To Jan Pierewiet
Jagerfontein
From Harrismith N5 To Jan Pierewiet

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Jan Pierewiet, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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