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Distance from Gerber Boulevard to Harrismith

Gerber Boulevard to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,331.0 km in roughly 14 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gerber Boulevard → Harrismith
Road distance
1,331.0 km
827.1 mi • 718.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,172.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 49 min
Return: 29 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,228.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,238.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,482.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,502.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,939.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,953.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,275.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,301.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,868.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,886.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,309.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,344.16
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
6.2°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
4.6°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 5°
Rain chance Today's probability
38%
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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1,331.0 km 14 hrs 49 min
Start Gerber Boulevard
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Gerber Boulevard
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    1.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Kuilsrivier
    1.8 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    17.3 km
  9. Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    416.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right
    66.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  18. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
665.4 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 24 min • 7 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gerber Boulevard → Harrismith
Western Cape to Free State
Start area Origin
Gerber Boulevard, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gerber Boulevard → Harrismith
Gerber Boulevard Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
958.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,038.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,092.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Gerber Boulevard
Gerber Boulevard ↔ Harrismith
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gerber Boulevard -34.09497, 18.84446
Midpoint
665.4 km
Total: 1,331.0 km
Midpoint 665.4 km
1,331.0 km 14 hrs 49 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,331.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,662.1 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 665.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.09497, 18.84446
Midpoint -31.24336, 24.22649
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

Available in Harrismith

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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 Gerber Boulevard from Harrismith? +
Gerber Boulevard is about 1,331.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Gerber Boulevard to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gerber Boulevard 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 Gerber Boulevard 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 Gerber Boulevard to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,228.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,238.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,482.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,502.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gerber Boulevard 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Kuilsrivier
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith
Broadway Boulevard
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith
Stellenbosch
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith
Wellington
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith
Franschnoek
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith
: Worcester
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith
: Johannesburg
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith
: Senekal
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith
Theunissen
From Gerber Boulevard To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Gerber Boulevard, Western 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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 958.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,038.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,092.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,054.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,152.5 km

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