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Distance from Bluff to Harrismith

Bluff to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,377.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bluff → Harrismith
Road distance
1,377.8 km
856.1 mi • 743.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,141.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 20 min
Return: 36 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,306.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,317.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,569.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,590.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,043.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,057.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,390.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,417.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,004.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,023.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,460.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,496.87
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,377.8 km 18 hrs 20 min
Start Bluff
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Start your journey
    6.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    1.2 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    22.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  6. Turn left
    6.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    48.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R355: Springbok
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Kokerboom Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    161.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    171.1 km
  14. Turn left
    39.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.4 km
  17. Turn left
    281.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  25. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  26. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  29. Turn right
    66.5 km
  30. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  31. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  32. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  34. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  35. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
688.5 km
Northern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 10 min • 9 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bluff → Harrismith
Northern Cape to Free State
Start area Origin
Bluff, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bluff → Harrismith
Bluff Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,005.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,084.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,101.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Bluff
Bluff ↔ Harrismith
Bluff to Johannesburg Related trip
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Bluff to Pretoria Related trip
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Bluff to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint
688.5 km
Total: 1,377.8 km
Midpoint 688.5 km
1,377.8 km 18 hrs 20 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,377.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,755.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 688.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint -28.89268, 22.85530
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff from Harrismith? +
Bluff is about 1,377.8 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Bluff to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff 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 Bluff 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 Bluff to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,306.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,317.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,569.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,590.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff 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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Route Locations

Start area
Bluff, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,005.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,084.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,101.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,139.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Same province pair
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,235.0 km

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