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Distance from Jan Pierewiet to Harrismith

Jan Pierewiet to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 347.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 58 min.

N Jan Pierewiet → Harrismith
Road distance
347.8 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
305.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 58 min
Start point
Jan Pierewiet
End point
Warden Street
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
238 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R664.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R666.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R808.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R813.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R876.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R879.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,067.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,073.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,153.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,157.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,404.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,413.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1776, 26.1699
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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347.8 km 3 hrs 58 min
Start Jan Pierewiet
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Jan Pierewiet
    1.7 km
  2. Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    116.0 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right
    66.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  8. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  12. 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 ↩ Harrismith → Jan Pierewiet Jan Pierewiet to Johannesburg Jan Pierewiet to Pretoria Jan Pierewiet to Cape Town Jan Pierewiet to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.8 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:35 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,453.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,530.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Jan Pierewiet Start: Jan Pierewiet -29.17765, 26.16986
Midpoint
173.8 km
Total: 347.8 km
Midpoint 173.8 km
347.8 km 3 hrs 58 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 347.8 km
Return-cycle span 695.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.17765, 26.16986
Midpoint -28.37782, 27.52932
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 Jan Pierewiet from Harrismith? +
Jan Pierewiet is about 347.8 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Jan Pierewiet to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Jan Pierewiet to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Jan Pierewiet 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 Jan Pierewiet to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R664.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R666.91 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R808.91 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R813.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Jan Pierewiet to Harrismith? +
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

: Kroonstad
From Jan Pierewiet To Harrismith
Western Bypass
From Jan Pierewiet To Harrismith
: Senekal
From Jan Pierewiet To Harrismith
Theunissen
From Jan Pierewiet To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Jan Pierewiet, Free State
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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