Distance from Harrismith to Munchen

N Harrismith → Munchen

Road distance

994.7 km

Highway dominant · M19 / N1 / N5 / N9

Harrismith to Munchen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 994.7 km in roughly 11 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

706.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.41×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 38 min

Start point

Warden Street

End point

Munchen Street

Return: 23 hrs 17 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

698 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 53 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,945.19

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,947.34

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

209° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

29° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.2784, 29.1332

End coords Destination point

-33.7985, 25.4677

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 13 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Munchen Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Harrismith → Munchen

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Car

994.7 km

11 hrs 38 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

994.7 km

~15 hrs 18 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 196 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → PLZ (1 hr 19 min)
🚗 24 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
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Places from Harrismith to Munchen

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Hotel Before halfway

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 Before halfway

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 Munchen

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Harrismith to Munchen via N5 and N1 and N9

National highway route N5N1N9
Directions from Harrismith to Munchen via M19

Metro arterial route M19
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

334.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth

1.2 km
Merge slight right

197.3 km
Turn right onto Caledon Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.1 km
Continue left onto Church Street

2.6 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Continue straight

202.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19

0.7 km
Turn left onto Botha Street

2.6 km
Continue straight onto Main Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Munchen Street

0.1 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 ↩ Munchen → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Munchen Pretoria to Munchen Cape Town to Munchen

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

497.7 km

Free State to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 49 min • 5 hrs 49 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

71.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

165.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

53.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

71%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Munchen

07:16 – 17:16

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:16

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 28 min

SunriseDawn break

07:16

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,157.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.89

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R198.94

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,376.77

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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

497.7 km

Total: 994.7 km

Midpoint 497.7 km

994.7 km 11 hrs 38 min

Destination Munchen End: Munchen Street -33.79854, 25.46769

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 994.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,989.4 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 38 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 497.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint -30.42021, 25.64453

End -33.79854, 25.46769

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Harrismith from Munchen? +

Harrismith is about 994.7 km from Munchen by road.

How long does it take from Harrismith to Munchen? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Munchen 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 Munchen? +

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 Munchen? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,001.77 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,009.65 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,999.63 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,095.60 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Munchen? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Places from Harrismith to Munchen

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Sasol Bethlehem

Total Sports

Shell

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Shoprite

The Bakery Graaff-Reinet

Shell

Quickshop

Bonjour

Shell

Shoprite

PEP

Susannah Fourie Primary School

Mr. R & A Supermark

Pick n Pay

Despatch Preparatory School

Erica's House Shop

Laerskool Sonop

Bonjour

Despatch Primary School

Frans Conradie Primary School

Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School

Nomathamsanqa Primary School

Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.

Valleisig Supermarket

Likusasa Lomama

Family Stores

Prestons Liquors

Shell

PEP

Shoprite

Department of Labour

Nedbank

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Shoprite

Quickshop

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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