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Distance from Dassenberg Meadows to Harrismith

Dassenberg Meadows to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,368.8 km in roughly 15 hrs 14 min.

N Dassenberg Meadows → Harrismith
Road distance
1,368.8 km
850.5 mi • 738.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,209.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 14 min
Return: 30 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,291.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,302.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,552.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,573.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,023.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,037.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,367.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,395.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,978.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,996.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,431.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,467.34
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
15.1°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
1 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,368.8 km 15 hrs 14 min
Start Dassenberg Meadows
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Sea Cottage Drive
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Noordhoek Road
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Noordhoek Main Road
    0.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    10.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    8.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  19. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  24. Turn right
    66.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  27. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  30. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
684.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 37 min • 7 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Dassenberg Meadows → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Dassenberg Meadows
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Dassenberg Meadows → Harrismith
Dassenberg Meadows Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
996.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,075.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,130.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Dassenberg Meadows
Dassenberg Meadows ↔ Harrismith
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dassenberg Meadows -34.10996, 18.38354
Midpoint
684.2 km
Total: 1,368.8 km
Midpoint 684.2 km
1,368.8 km 15 hrs 14 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,368.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,737.6 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 684.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10996, 18.38354
Midpoint -31.34530, 24.06953
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
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 Dassenberg Meadows from Harrismith? +
Dassenberg Meadows is about 1,368.8 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Dassenberg Meadows to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dassenberg Meadows 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 Dassenberg Meadows 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 Dassenberg Meadows to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,291.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,302.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,552.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,573.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dassenberg Meadows to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Ou Kaapse Weg
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
: Cape Town
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
: Cape Town International Airport
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
Somerset
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
Groote Schuur
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
Settlers Way
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
: Milnerton
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
Black River Parkway
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith
: Paarl
From Dassenberg Meadows To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Dassenberg Meadows
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: 996.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,075.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,130.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,092.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,190.2 km

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