Distance from Harrismith to Gallery Lane

N Harrismith → Gallery Lane

Road distance

1,338.4 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R300

Harrismith to Gallery Lane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,338.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,189.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 45 min

Start point

Warden Street

End point

Gallery Lane

Return: 29 hrs 31 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

885 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,617.36

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,620.25

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

235° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

55° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.2784, 29.1332

End coords Destination point

-34.0467, 18.5893

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 11 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Gallery Lane Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Harrismith → Gallery Lane

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Car

1,338.4 km

14 hrs 45 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,338.4 km

~20 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 196 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → CPT (2 hrs 25 min)
🚗 8 km from Cape Town International
↑ 6 hrs 22 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Harrismith to Gallery Lane

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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

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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

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Harrismith

Finish Gallery Lane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Harrismith to Gallery Lane via N5 and N1

National highway route N5N1
Directions from Harrismith to Gallery Lane via R300

Provincial road route R300
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

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

15.0 km
Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway

6.3 km
Turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

2.4 km
Turn left onto Morgenster Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Weltevreden Parkway

0.5 km
Turn left onto Gallery Lane

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

669.1 km

Free State to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 22 min • 7 hrs 22 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

96.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

222.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

72.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Gallery Lane

07:48 – 17:42

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

35 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,594.71

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R26.77

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R267.69

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,889.17

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

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

669.1 km

Total: 1,338.4 km

Midpoint 669.1 km

1,338.4 km 14 hrs 45 min

Destination Gallery Lane End: Gallery Lane -34.04665, 18.58934

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,338.4 km

Return-cycle span 2,676.9 km

Traversal time 14 hrs 45 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 669.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint -31.26454, 24.19316

End -34.04665, 18.58934

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Questions 9

How far is Harrismith from Gallery Lane? +

Harrismith is about 1,338.4 km from Gallery Lane by road.

How long does it take from Harrismith to Gallery Lane? +

The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Gallery Lane 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 Gallery Lane? +

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 Gallery Lane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,693.49 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,704.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,690.60 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,819.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Gallery Lane? +

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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