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Distance from Harrismith to Avondster

N Harrismith → Avondster
Road distance
452.1 km
Highway dominant · N5
Harrismith to Avondster is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 452.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 30 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
399.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 30 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 13 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
390 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R909.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R913.34
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R908.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R952.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,200.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,205.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,199.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,256.64
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,579.45
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,585.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,577.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,653.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
283° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
103° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-27.4386, 25.1811
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Harrismith Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Avondster Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Harrismith → Avondster
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Car
452.1 km
6 hrs 30 min
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Two-wheeler
452.1 km
~6 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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452.1 km 390 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Avondster
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  1. Directions from Harrismith to Avondster 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
    90.0 km
  8. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  10. Turn right
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right
    94.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    5.9 km
  13. Turn right
    5.8 km
  14. Turn left
    1.5 km
  15. Turn left
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right
    80.5 km
  17. Turn right
    38.2 km
  18. Merge slight right
    2.1 km
  19. Turn right onto West Street
    13.3 km
  20. Turn left
    36.6 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.3 km
  22. Turn left
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Avondster → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Avondster Pretoria to Avondster Cape Town to Avondster
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
225.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Avondster
07:04 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:18
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,889.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,989.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
225.9 km
Total: 452.1 km
Midpoint 225.9 km
452.1 km 390 min
Destination Avondster -27.43861, 25.18111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 452.1 km
Return-cycle span 904.2 km
Traversal time 390 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.04323, 27.08842
End -27.43861, 25.18111
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Avondster? +
Harrismith is about 452.1 km from Avondster by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Avondster? +
The drive usually takes about 390 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Avondster in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Avondster? +
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 Avondster? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R909.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R913.34 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R908.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R952.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Avondster? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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