Distance from Harrismith to Gibson

N Harrismith → Gibson

Road distance

499.0 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / N8

Harrismith to Gibson is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 499.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

427.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 37 min

Start point

Warden Street

End point

Gibson

Return: 14 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

337 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R952.82

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R956.77

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

262° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

82° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.2784, 29.1332

End coords Destination point

-28.7451, 24.7943

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 8 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Gibson Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Harrismith → Gibson

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Car

499.0 km

5 hrs 37 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

499.0 km

~7 hrs 40 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 4 hrs 37 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Gibson

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

36 places View all →

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Schools & education 0.8 km

Route

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Start Harrismith

Finish Gibson

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Directions from Harrismith to Gibson via N5 and N1 and N8

National highway route N5 N1 N8

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

111.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8

0.5 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Nathan Street

150.9 km
Merge slight left onto Oliver Street

2.9 km
Turn right onto Carrington Way

1.4 km
Continue straight onto Egerton Road

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Aristotle Avenue

1.0 km
Turn left onto Samaria Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto David Harris Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left onto Gibson

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R78.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Routes ↩ Gibson → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Gibson Pretoria to Gibson Cape Town to Gibson

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

249.3 km

Free State to Northern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Northern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

83.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Gibson

06:58 – 17:35

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 37 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:58

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,085.84

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.98

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R99.80

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,195.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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

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Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint

249.3 km

Total: 499.0 km

Midpoint 249.3 km

499.0 km 5 hrs 37 min

Destination Gibson End: Gibson -28.74513, 24.79431

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Northern Cape

One-way road span 499.0 km

Return-cycle span 998.0 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 37 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 249.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint -28.64782, 26.87962

End -28.74513, 24.79431

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How far is Harrismith from Gibson? +

Harrismith is about 499.0 km from Gibson by road.

How long does it take from Harrismith to Gibson? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Harrismith to Gibson? +

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 Gibson? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R952.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R956.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,160.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,167.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Gibson? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Bethlehem

From Harrismith To Gibson

: Bloemfontein

From Harrismith To Gibson

Kimberley

From Harrismith To Gibson

Carrington Way

From Harrismith To Gibson

Route Locations

Start area

Harrismith, Free State

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Gibson, Northern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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About 142.8 km Difference: 356.2 km

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Distance from Harrismith to Gibson

Places in Gibson

Herlear Primary School

Kimberley Girls' High School

Du Toitspan Primary School

Diamantveld High School

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

Kimberley Boys High School

GXY Architects

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

Staats Primary School

Kimberley Junior School

Standard Bank

Woolworths

Shell Select

Standard Bank

Capitec Bank

Capitec Bank

Standard Bank

African Bank

Panino

Checkers

Fourways Supermarket

Diamond Supermarket

N12 Butchery Biltong Den

Hi-Q

Super Save Supermarket

Vooruitsig Primary School

Bonjour

Al-Rashid Butchery

Shell

Shell

Department of Environment and Nature Conservation

Midas Kimberley

Department of Education: Frances Baard District Office

Jackie Field Services

Northern Cape Department of Education

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