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Distance from S17 to 25

N S17 → 25
Road distance
1,244.0 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5
S17 to 25 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,244.0 km in roughly 14 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,094.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 29 min
End point
Donkin Street
Return: 28 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
869 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,432.72
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,435.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,422.87
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,507.96
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,209.84
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,213.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,196.84
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,309.11
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,223.47
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,228.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,206.37
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,354.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.7301, 29.5951
End coords Destination point
-33.2528, 20.1347
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 7 °C S17 Fog View Forecast → 3 °C 25 Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
S17 → 25
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Car
1,244.0 km
14 hrs 29 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,244.0 km
~19 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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1,244.0 km 14 hrs 29 min
Start S17
Finish 25
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from S17 to 25 via N5 and N1
    National highway route N5N1
  2. Start your journey
    5.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left
    85.4 km
  5. Turn left
    7.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right
    90.4 km
  9. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    269.4 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 ↩ 25 → S17 S17 to Johannesburg S17 to Pretoria S17 to Cape Town S17 to Durban Johannesburg to 25 Pretoria to 25 Cape Town to 25
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
622.0 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 14 min • 7 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
206.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 25
07:41 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:39
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
07:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,200.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R248.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,473.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin S17 -27.73005, 29.59514
Midpoint
622.0 km
Total: 1,244.0 km
Midpoint 622.0 km
1,244.0 km 14 hrs 29 min
Destination 25 End: Donkin Street -33.25281, 20.13469

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,244.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,488.1 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 1.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 622.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.73005, 29.59514
Midpoint -30.57186, 25.45252
End -33.25281, 20.13469
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Questions 9
How far is S17 from 25? +
S17 is about 1,244.0 km from 25 by road.
How long does it take from S17 to 25? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from S17 to 25 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 S17 to 25? +
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 S17 to 25? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,503.48 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,513.33 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,500.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,620.82 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from S17 to 25? +
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

: Harrismith
From S17 To 25
Bethlehem
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: Bloemfontein
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: Cape Town
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