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Distance from Mbekweni to Harrismith

Mbekweni to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 483.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 55 min.

N Mbekweni → Harrismith
Road distance
483.7 km
300.6 mi • 261.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
283.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.71×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 55 min
Return: 13 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R809.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R813.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R902.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R909.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,068.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,073.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,190.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,199.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,405.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,412.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,566.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,578.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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483.7 km 6 hrs 55 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn left
    6.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Alwynskop - Ha Khakhu Highway
    9.5 km
  11. Continue left
    41.8 km
  12. Turn left
    1.8 km
  13. Turn left
    45.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
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  15. Continue
    62.4 km
  16. Continue left
    6.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  18. Continue
    5.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main South
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  20. Continue onto Main South
    0.9 km
  21. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    6.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Maseru Bridge
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    11.5 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    36.2 km
  25. Go straight
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left
    34.3 km
  27. Turn right
    42.1 km
  28. Turn right
    74.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  30. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  33. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
242.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Harrismith
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
111.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
190.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
207.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Harrismith → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Harrismith
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Route sheet

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Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
242.0 km
Total: 483.7 km
Midpoint 242.0 km
483.7 km 6 hrs 55 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 483.7 km
Return-cycle span 967.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 242.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.92731, 27.58760
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 Mbekweni from Harrismith? +
Mbekweni is about 483.7 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R809.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R813.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R902.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R909.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Harrismith? +
No tollgates are 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 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Mbekweni To Harrismith
Mpilo Boulevard
From Mbekweni To Harrismith
Maseru Bridge
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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 111.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 190.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 207.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 245.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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