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Distance from Harrismith to Bluff

Harrismith to Bluff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,377.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Bluff
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
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 19 min
Return: 36 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,306.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,317.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,569.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,590.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,043.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,057.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,390.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,417.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,004.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,023.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,460.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,496.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,377.8 km 18 hrs 19 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Bluff
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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N5: Bethlehem
    90.0 km
  7. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  14. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  25. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  26. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  28. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    161.7 km
  29. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  30. Turn right onto Kokerboom Road
    0.3 km
  31. Take the ramp right towards N7: Keetmanshoop
    0.5 km
  32. Merge slight right
    48.6 km
  33. Turn left
    6.7 km
  34. Turn right onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  35. Go straight
    9.9 km
  36. Keep slight right at the fork
    13.6 km
  37. Turn right
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right
    6.0 km
  39. 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
Free State to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 9 min • 9 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Bluff
Free State to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Bluff, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Bluff
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Bluff Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Northern Cape
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
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Bluff → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Bluff
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
688.5 km
Total: 1,377.8 km
Midpoint 688.5 km
1,377.8 km 18 hrs 19 min
Destination Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Northern Cape
One-way road span 1,377.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,755.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 688.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.89280, 22.85424
End -28.92920, 17.45750
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Bluff? +
Harrismith is about 1,377.8 km from Bluff by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Bluff? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Bluff 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 Harrismith to Bluff? +
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 Harrismith to Bluff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,306.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,317.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,569.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,590.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Bluff? +
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
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff, Northern Cape
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
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Same province pair
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,235.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,139.2 km

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