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Distance from Harrismith N5 to Pyramid

Harrismith N5 to Pyramid is a practical regional trip, covering about 118.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith N5 → Pyramid
Road distance
118.6 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
78.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 8 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
128 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
55.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R198.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R199.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R221.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R222.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R261.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R263.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R291.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R294.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R344.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R346.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R384.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R387.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
177° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
357° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2837, 29.1133
End coords Destination point
-28.9879, 29.1616
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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118.6 km 2 hrs 8 min
Start Harrismith N5
Finish Pyramid
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    2.5 km
  6. Turn left
    8.5 km
  7. Turn left
    66.4 km
  8. Continue right
    6.9 km
  9. Turn right
    4.4 km
  10. Continue slight left
    3.2 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  12. Turn sharp right
    20.6 km
  13. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
59.4 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 4 min • 1 hr 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pyramid
06:31 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R495.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R521.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N5 -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint
59.4 km
Total: 118.6 km
Midpoint 59.4 km
118.6 km 2 hrs 8 min
Destination Pyramid -28.98787, 29.16158

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 118.6 km
Return-cycle span 237.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 13.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 59.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28371, 29.11333
Midpoint -28.64360, 29.21107
End -28.98787, 29.16158
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Questions 8
How far is Harrismith N5 from Pyramid? +
Harrismith N5 is about 118.6 km from Pyramid by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N5 to Pyramid? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N5 to Pyramid in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N5 to Pyramid? +
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 Pyramid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R198.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R199.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R221.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R222.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N5 to Pyramid? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Wilgepark
From Harrismith N5 To Pyramid
: Bethlehem
From Harrismith N5 To Pyramid

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pyramid, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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