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Distance from Harrismith to Wilgepark

Harrismith to Wilgepark is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.9 km in roughly 5 min.

N Harrismith → Wilgepark
Road distance
3.9 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.67×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Smit Street
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
42.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R12.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R12.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
238° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
58° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-28.2897, 29.1129
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3.9 km 5 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Wilgepark
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    1.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    0.0 km
  10. Continue slight left onto Smit Street
    0.5 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.0 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
60%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wilgepark
06:29 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R16.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R17.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
2.0 km
Total: 3.9 km
Midpoint 2.0 km
3.9 km 5 min
Destination Wilgepark End: Smit Street -28.28971, 29.11288

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 3.9 km
Return-cycle span 7.8 km
Traversal time 5 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 280.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.28170, 29.12441
End -28.28971, 29.11288
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Wilgepark
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Wilgepark
4
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Questions 8
How far is Harrismith from Wilgepark? +
Harrismith is about 3.9 km from Wilgepark by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Wilgepark? +
The drive usually takes about 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Wilgepark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Wilgepark? +
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 Wilgepark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Wilgepark? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Bethlehem
From Harrismith To Wilgepark

Route Locations

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

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