Distance from Harrismith to Breda

N Harrismith → Breda

Road distance

1340.9 km

Highway dominant · M60 / N1 / N5

Harrismith to Breda is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,340.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,197.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 48 min

Start point

Warden Street

End point

Breda Street

Return: 29 hrs 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

888 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,698.41

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,709.03

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

236° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

56° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.2784, 29.1332

End coords Destination point

-33.9369, 18.4163

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Breda Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Harrismith → Breda

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Car

1340.9 km

14 hrs 48 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1340.9 km

~20 hrs 37 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 196 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → CPT (2 hrs 25 min)
🚗 18 km from Cape Town International
↑ 6 hrs 15 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Harrismith to Breda

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Hotel Soon after Harrismith

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 301 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 301 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Soon after Harrismith

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 301 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 301 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Breda

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 1,197 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 1,197 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Breda

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 1,197 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 1,197 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Harrismith

Finish Breda

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Harrismith to Breda via N5 and N1

National highway route N5N1
Directions from Harrismith to Breda via M60

Metro arterial route M60
Head on Warden Street

0.0 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto King Street

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street

0.1 km
Continue onto McKechnie Street

0.1 km
Turn right towards N5: Bethlehem

90.0 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

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Buitenkant Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Upper Buitenkant Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Vriende Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Breda Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R242.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

670.3 km

Free State to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 24 min • 7 hrs 24 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

96.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

223.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

72.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Breda

07:45 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,604.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R26.82

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R268.18

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,899.93

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

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 Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint

670.3 km

Total: 1340.9 km

Midpoint 670.3 km

1340.9 km 888 min

Destination Breda End: Breda Street -33.93693, 18.41631

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Western Cape

One-way road span 1340.9 km

Return-cycle span 2681.8 km

Traversal time 888 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 670.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint -31.27095, 24.18310

End -33.93693, 18.41631

Route support

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How far is Harrismith from Breda? +

Harrismith is about 1340.9 km from Breda by road.

How long does it take from Harrismith to Breda? +

The drive usually takes about 888 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Harrismith to Breda? +

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 Breda? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,698.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,709.03 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,695.52 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,824.89 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Breda? +

Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Harrismith to Breda

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Firstsource

Orms Print Room

Freedom Of Movement

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

Greenpop

International Business Training College

South African Heritage Resources Agency

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Spar

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OK Minimark

Joe Soap Laundromat

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Ophthalmic Sciences)

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120 Plein Street

Department of Home Affairs

NICRO

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Cape Union Mart Head Office

St. Martini Kindergarten

Dinkel German Bakery

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

Cell Zone

Clarke's

Pikkieland Creche

ACVV

Bread Milk & Honey

Alpha Skateboards

Mia Bella Unisex Salon

Selfi

Sportmans Warehouse

Government Walk-In Centre

Muller's Optometerists

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (District Six Campus)

African Image

Pan African Women Market

Tops at Spar

Standard Bank

Yogi's Barbershop

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