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Distance from Swartkops to Harrismith

N Swartkops → Harrismith
Road distance
997.0 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N2 / N5
Swartkops to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 997.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
706.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 28 min
Start point
Argyle Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 22 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
688 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,006.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,014.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,004.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,100.43
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,647.33
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,657.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,644.49
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,771.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,483.33
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,497.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,479.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,646.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8644, 25.6017
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Swartkops Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Harrismith Fair View Forecast →
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Swartkops → Harrismith
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997.0 km
11 hrs 28 min
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Two-wheeler
997.0 km
~15 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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997.0 km 11 hrs 28 min
Start Swartkops
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from Swartkops to Harrismith via N2 and N1 and N5
    National highway route N2N1N5
  2. Head on Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  4. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.7 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N2: Gramstown
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    41.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.8 km
  12. Continue left
    95.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    333.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    66.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  19. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Swartkops Swartkops to Johannesburg Swartkops to Pretoria Swartkops to Cape Town Swartkops to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
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Halfway point
498.9 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 44 min • 5 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
165.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:49 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,167.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R199.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,386.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Swartkops Start: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint
498.9 km
Total: 997.0 km
Midpoint 498.9 km
997.0 km 11 hrs 28 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 997.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,994.0 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 498.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint -30.42539, 25.63729
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Swartkops from Harrismith? +
Swartkops is about 997.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Swartkops to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Swartkops to Harrismith 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 Swartkops 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 Swartkops to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,006.40 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,014.29 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,004.24 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,100.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Swartkops to Harrismith? +
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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: Gramstown
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