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
22
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
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,937.32
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,005.35
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,566.58
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,569.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,556.18
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,645.95
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,377.07
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,380.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,363.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,481.52
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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
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Harrismith → Munchen
Places along your journey

Places from Harrismith to Munchen

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

44 places Submit a place
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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Shoprite

Despatch, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

PEP

Rabie Street, Despacth, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 0.5 km

Susannah Fourie Primary School

Despatch, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 0.6 km

Mr. R & A Supermark

50 Main Street, Despatch
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Schools & education 0.7 km

Despatch, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 0.9 km

Pick n Pay

Main Street, Despatch Central, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.0 km

Despatch Preparatory School

Despatch, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 1.2 km

Erica's House Shop

6 Kruis Street, Despatch
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Laerskool Sonop

Despatch, 6219, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 2.1 km

Bonjour

Despatch, 6220
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Schools & education 2.2 km

Despatch Primary School

Despatch, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 2.4 km

3 Vink Crescent, Despacth
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Schools & education 2.6 km

Frans Conradie Primary School

Dagbreek Street, Despatch, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School

Despatch, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 2.9 km

Nomathamsanqa Primary School

Despatch, 6220, Eastern Cape
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Car services 4.6 km

Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.

103 Algoa Road, Uitenhage, 6229
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Supermarkets 5.3 km

Valleisig Supermarket

Kariega
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Government offices 5.7 km

Likusasa Lomama

31 Mkize Street, Gqeberha
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Supermarkets 6.4 km

Family Stores

2 Desdemonia Close, Port Elizabeth, 6059
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Gifts & hobbies 6.5 km

Prestons Liquors

Aalwyn Drive, Uitenhage
Fuel stations 6.6 km

Shell

Matanzima Road, KwaNobuhle, 6242, Eastern Cape
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Clothing & fashion 6.7 km

PEP

Port Elizabeth, 6007, Eastern Cape
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Butcheries 6.9 km

Shoprite

Kariega
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Government offices 6.9 km

Department of Labour

Chase Street, Kariega
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Banks 6.9 km

Nedbank

Kariega
Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

994.7 km 11 hrs 38 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Munchen
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Harrismith to Munchen via N5 and N1 and N9
    National highway route N5N1N9
  2. Directions from Harrismith to Munchen via M19
    Metro arterial route M19
  3. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right towards N5: Bethlehem
    90.0 km
  9. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    334.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Church Street
    2.6 km
  18. Turn left
    23.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    202.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Botha Street
    2.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Main Street
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Munchen Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
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
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
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
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Route FAQ

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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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