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Distance from Villiers to Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Villiers to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 156.2 km in roughly 1 hr 50 min.

N Villiers → Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Road distance
156.2 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
150.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
5
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 50 min
Start point
Main Street
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
110 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R261.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R262.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R291.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R293.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R344.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R346.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R384.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R387.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R453.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R456.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R505.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R509.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.0297, 28.6008
End coords Destination point
-28.2931, 29.1349
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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156.2 km 1 hr 50 min
Start Villiers
Finish Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main Street
    1.7 km
  2. Turn left
    1.2 km
  3. Turn right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right
    152.5 km
  5. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 N5 N3 → Villiers Villiers to Johannesburg Villiers to Pretoria Villiers to Cape Town Villiers to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Cape Town to Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
96.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5 N5 N3
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R652.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R687.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Villiers Start: Main Street -27.02972, 28.60083
Midpoint
78.3 km
Total: 156.2 km
Midpoint 78.3 km
156.2 km 1 hr 50 min
Destination Harrismith N5 N5 N3 -28.29313, 29.13487

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 156.2 km
Return-cycle span 312.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 50 min
Maneuver count 5
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.02972, 28.60083
Midpoint -27.65872, 28.90152
End -28.29313, 29.13487
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N5 N5 N3
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5 N5 N3
4
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Questions 8
How far is Villiers from Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Villiers is about 156.2 km from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Villiers to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Villiers to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Villiers to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
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 Villiers to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R261.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R262.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R291.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R293.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Villiers to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Yes. There are 4 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Villiers To Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Villiers
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5 N5 N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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