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Distance from Harrismith to Bultfontein

Harrismith to Bultfontein is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 321.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 21 min.

N Harrismith → Bultfontein
Road distance
321.5 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
292.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 21 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
261 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R613.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R616.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R747.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R752.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R809.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R813.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R986.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R992.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,065.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,070.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,297.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,306.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
269° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
89° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-28.2869, 26.1506
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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321.5 km 4 hrs 21 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Bultfontein
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N5: Bethlehem
    90.0 km
  7. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    30.4 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.3 km
  11. Continue left
    56.6 km
  12. Turn right
    3.3 km
  13. Turn right onto President Swart Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Dickens Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Stofberg Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
160.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bultfontein
06:46 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,343.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,414.53
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
160.6 km
Total: 321.5 km
Midpoint 160.6 km
321.5 km 4 hrs 21 min
Destination Bultfontein -28.28694, 26.15056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 321.5 km
Return-cycle span 643.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 160.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.31360, 27.63457
End -28.28694, 26.15056
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Bultfontein
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Bultfontein
1
  • Spar
    President Swart Street, Bultfontein, 9670
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Bultfontein? +
Harrismith is about 321.5 km from Bultfontein by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Bultfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Bultfontein in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Bultfontein? +
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 Bultfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R613.86 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R616.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R747.64 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R752.27 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Bultfontein? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Harrismith To Bultfontein

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bultfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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