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Distance from Harrismith to Universitas

Harrismith to Universitas is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 341.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 55 min.

N Harrismith → Universitas
Road distance
341.6 km
N1 N5 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
302.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 55 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Strauss Street
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
235 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R652.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R654.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R794.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R799.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R860.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R864.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,048.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,054.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,132.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,137.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,379.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,387.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
251° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
71° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-29.1211, 26.1850
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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341.6 km 3 hrs 55 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Universitas
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    107.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive towards N8: Bloemfontein
    2.2 km
  13. Turn right onto D.F. Malherbe Avenue
    1.7 km
  14. Turn left onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.3 km
  15. Continue make a U-turn onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Strauss Street
    0.3 km
  17. 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
Routes ↩ Universitas → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Universitas Pretoria to Universitas Cape Town to Universitas
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
170.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Universitas
06:48 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,427.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,502.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
170.7 km
Total: 341.6 km
Midpoint 170.7 km
341.6 km 3 hrs 55 min
Destination Universitas End: Strauss Street -29.12111, 26.18500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 341.6 km
Return-cycle span 683.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 170.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.36651, 27.55708
End -29.12111, 26.18500
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Universitas
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Universitas
5
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Universitas? +
Harrismith is about 341.6 km from Universitas by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Universitas? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Universitas in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Universitas? +
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 Universitas? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R652.22 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R654.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R794.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R799.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Universitas? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. 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 Universitas
: Bloemfontein
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Bram Fischer Airport
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Maseru
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Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Universitas
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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