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Distance from Harrismith to A 20

N Harrismith → A 20
Road distance
71.5 km
Highway dominant · N5
Harrismith to A 20 is a practical regional trip, covering about 71.5 km in roughly 1 hr 7 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
53.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 7 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 2 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
67 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R143.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R144.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R143.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R150.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R189.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R190.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R189.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R198.85
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R249.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R250.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R249.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R261.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-28.6900, 28.8560
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Harrismith → A 20
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 7 °C Harrismith Fog View Forecast → 10 °C A 20 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Harrismith → A 20
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71.5 km
1 hr 7 min
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Two-wheeler
71.5 km
~1 hr 6 min
65 km/h avg
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71.5 km 1 hr 7 min
Start Harrismith
Finish A 20
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  1. Directions from Harrismith to A 20 via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right towards N5: Bethlehem
    4.4 km
  8. Turn left
    8.5 km
  9. Go straight
    29.4 km
  10. Turn left
    0.5 km
  11. Go straight
    4.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    14.4 km
  13. Turn right
    3.9 km
  14. Turn right
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left
    2.4 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. Continue left
    1.3 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ A 20 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to A 20 Pretoria to A 20 Cape Town to A 20
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Halfway point
35.8 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
33 min • 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 20
06:55 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R299.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R314.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
35.8 km
Total: 71.5 km
Midpoint 35.8 km
71.5 km 1 hr 7 min
Destination A 20 -28.69000, 28.85599

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 71.5 km
Return-cycle span 143.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 7 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 25.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.44282, 28.88060
End -28.69000, 28.85599
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Questions 8
How far is Harrismith from A 20? +
Harrismith is about 71.5 km from A 20 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to A 20? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to A 20 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to A 20? +
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 to A 20? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R143.96 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R144.53 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R143.81 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R150.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to A 20? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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