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Distance from Harrismith to Underpass

Harrismith to Underpass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 701.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Underpass
Road distance
701.6 km
435.9 mi • 378.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
561.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 45 min
Return: 15 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,174.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,180.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,308.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,318.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,549.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,556.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,726.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,740.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,038.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,048.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,271.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,289.81
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Underpass
2.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
-2.0°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 1°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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701.6 km 7 hrs 45 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Underpass
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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
    136.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    408.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    58.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R348
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    4.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    0.4 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
350.9 km
Free State to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 52 min • 3 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Underpass
Free State to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Underpass, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Underpass
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Underpass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
329.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
408.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
425.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Underpass → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Underpass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
350.9 km
Total: 701.6 km
Midpoint 350.9 km
701.6 km 7 hrs 45 min
Destination Underpass -30.64491, 24.01451

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Northern Cape
One-way road span 701.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,403.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 350.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.21012, 26.18854
End -30.64491, 24.01451
Destination services

Available in Underpass

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Underpass
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Underpass
2
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Underpass? +
Harrismith is about 701.6 km from Underpass by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Underpass? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Underpass 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 Underpass? +
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 Underpass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,174.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,180.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,308.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,318.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Underpass? +
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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Towns along the route

: Bethlehem
From Harrismith To Underpass
: Bloemfontein
From Harrismith To Underpass

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underpass, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 329.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 408.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 425.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Same province pair
About 142.8 km Difference: 558.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 463.0 km

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