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Distance from Heerengracht to Harrismith

Heerengracht to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,006.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heerengracht → Harrismith
Road distance
1,006.3 km
N1 N2 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
704.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 36 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
696 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,684.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,692.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,876.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,891.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,222.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,233.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,475.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,496.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,924.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,938.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,257.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,284.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
31° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
211° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7575, 25.4176
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,006.3 km 11 hrs 36 min
Start Heerengracht
Finish Harrismith
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Pienaar Street
    22.5 km
  4. Turn left
    4.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N2: Makhanda (Grahamstown)
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    25.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.8 km
  15. Continue left
    95.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    333.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    66.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  22. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  25. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  26. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Heerengracht Heerengracht to Johannesburg Heerengracht to Pretoria Heerengracht to Cape Town Heerengracht to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
503.5 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 48 min • 5 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
72.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
167.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
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
R4,206.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R201.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,427.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerengracht -33.75755, 25.41764
Midpoint
503.5 km
Total: 1,006.3 km
Midpoint 503.5 km
1,006.3 km 11 hrs 36 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,006.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,012.6 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 503.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.75755, 25.41764
Midpoint -30.45867, 25.60874
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is Heerengracht from Harrismith? +
Heerengracht is about 1,006.3 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Heerengracht to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerengracht to Harrismith 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 Heerengracht to Harrismith? +
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 Heerengracht to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,684.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,692.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,876.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,891.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerengracht to Harrismith? +
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

: Makhanda (Grahamstown)
From Heerengracht To Harrismith
: Bloemfontein
From Heerengracht To Harrismith
: Senekal
From Heerengracht To Harrismith
Theunissen
From Heerengracht To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Heerengracht, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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