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Distance from Pretoria to Harrismith N5

Pretoria to Harrismith N5 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 326.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.

N Pretoria → Harrismith N5
Road distance
326.1 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
296.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R545.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R548.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R608.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R612.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R720.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R723.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R802.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R808.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R947.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R952.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,055.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,064.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
162° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
342° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-28.2837, 29.1133
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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326.1 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Harrismith N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    4.9 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn
    2.5 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 Cape Town to Harrismith N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
163.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5
06:30 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,362.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,434.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
163.4 km
Total: 326.1 km
Midpoint 163.4 km
326.1 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Harrismith N5 -28.28371, 29.11333

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 326.1 km
Return-cycle span 652.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 163.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.01446, 28.60503
End -28.28371, 29.11333
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N5
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5
4
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Harrismith N5? +
Pretoria is about 326.1 km from Harrismith N5 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Harrismith N5? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Harrismith N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Harrismith N5? +
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 Pretoria to Harrismith N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R545.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R548.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R608.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R612.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Harrismith N5? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates 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

Church Square
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
Durban
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5
: Harrismith
From Pretoria To Harrismith N5

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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