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Distance from Theunissen to Harrismith N5 N5

Theunissen to Harrismith N5 N5 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 14 min.

N Theunissen → Harrismith N5 N5
Road distance
257.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
235.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 14 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
End point
Hospital Road
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
194 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R431.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R433.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R480.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R484.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R568.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R571.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R633.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R638.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R748.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R751.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R833.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R840.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
87° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
267° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-28.2837, 29.1133
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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257.5 km 3 hrs 14 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Harrismith N5 N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    51.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    88.3 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 37 min • 1 hr 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5 N5
06:31 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,076.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,133.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
128.6 km
Total: 257.5 km
Midpoint 128.6 km
257.5 km 3 hrs 14 min
Destination Harrismith N5 N5 End: Hospital Road -28.28371, 29.11333

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 257.5 km
Return-cycle span 515.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.30569, 27.92779
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 N5
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5 N5
4
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How far is Theunissen from Harrismith N5 N5? +
Theunissen is about 257.5 km from Harrismith N5 N5 by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Harrismith N5 N5? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Harrismith N5 N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Theunissen to Harrismith N5 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 Theunissen to Harrismith N5 N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R431.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R433.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R480.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R484.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Harrismith N5 N5? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

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

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