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Distance from Heidelbergweg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Heidelbergweg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.7 km in roughly 3 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heidelbergweg → Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Road distance
252.7 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
243.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs
Start point
Heidelberg Road
End point
the fork
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
180 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R422.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R424.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R471.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R475.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R558.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R560.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R621.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R626.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R734.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R737.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R818.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R824.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2236, 28.3196
End coords Destination point
-28.2931, 29.1349
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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252.7 km 3 hrs 0 min
Start Heidelbergweg
Finish Harrismith N5 N5 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Heidelberg Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork
    201.3 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 N5 N3 → Heidelbergweg Heidelbergweg to Johannesburg Heidelbergweg to Pretoria Heidelbergweg to Cape Town Heidelbergweg to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Cape Town to Harrismith N5 N5 N3
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Halfway point
126.7 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
96.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5 N5 N3
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,056.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,111.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelbergweg Start: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964
Midpoint
126.7 km
Total: 252.7 km
Midpoint 126.7 km
252.7 km 3 hrs 0 min
Destination Harrismith N5 N5 N3 End: the fork -28.29313, 29.13487

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 252.7 km
Return-cycle span 505.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22363, 28.31964
Midpoint -27.25117, 28.74669
End -28.29313, 29.13487
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N5 N5 N3
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5 N5 N3
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelbergweg from Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Heidelbergweg is about 252.7 km from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Heidelbergweg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelbergweg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heidelbergweg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
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 Heidelbergweg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R422.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R424.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R471.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R475.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelbergweg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Villiers
From Heidelbergweg To Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Harrismith
From Heidelbergweg To Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Durban
From Heidelbergweg To Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelbergweg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5 N5 N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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