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Distance from Wilgepark to Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Wilgepark to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.3 km in roughly 11 min.

N Wilgepark → Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Road distance
10.3 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
4.72×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Start point
Smit Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R17.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R17.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R19.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R19.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R25.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R25.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R33.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R33.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
100° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
280° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2897, 29.1129
End coords Destination point
-28.2931, 29.1349
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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10.3 km 11 min
Start Wilgepark
Finish Harrismith N5 N5 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Smit Street
    0.5 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    2.0 km
  4. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.8 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    5.0 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 N5 N3 → Wilgepark Wilgepark to Johannesburg Wilgepark to Pretoria Wilgepark to Cape Town Wilgepark 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
5.2 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.7 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
21.2%
☀ 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 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R43.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R45.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wilgepark Start: Smit Street -28.28971, 29.11288
Midpoint
5.2 km
Total: 10.3 km
Midpoint 5.2 km
10.3 km 11 min
Destination Harrismith N5 N5 N3 -28.29313, 29.13487

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 10.3 km
Return-cycle span 20.6 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 96.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28971, 29.11288
Midpoint -28.25956, 29.11933
End -28.29313, 29.13487
Destination services

Available in Harrismith N5 N5 N3

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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 Wilgepark from Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Wilgepark is about 10.3 km from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Wilgepark to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wilgepark to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wilgepark 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 Wilgepark to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R17.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R17.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R19.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R19.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wilgepark to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Wilgepark To Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Wilgepark, Free State
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

Distance comparisons

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