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Distance from Harrismith to Franschhoek

Harrismith to Franschhoek is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,305.6 km in roughly 14 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Franschhoek
Road distance
1,305.6 km
811.2 mi • 704.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,139.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 29 min
Return: 28 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,185.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,195.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,434.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,454.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,883.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,897.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,212.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,238.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,794.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,812.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,226.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,261.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,305.6 km 14 hrs 29 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Franschhoek
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  1. Head on Warden Street
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  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
    646.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    17.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
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  20. Turn right
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  21. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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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
652.6 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 14 min • 7 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Franschhoek
Free State to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Franschhoek
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Franschhoek Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
933.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,012.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,029.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Franschhoek → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Franschhoek
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
652.6 km
Total: 1,305.6 km
Midpoint 652.6 km
1,305.6 km 14 hrs 29 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,305.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,611.1 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 652.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -31.16606, 24.32066
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

Available in Franschhoek

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Franschhoek
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Franschhoek

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Franschhoek? +
Harrismith is about 1,305.6 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Franschhoek 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 Franschhoek? +
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 Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,185.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,195.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,434.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,454.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Franschhoek? +
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

: Bethlehem
From Harrismith To Franschhoek
: Bloemfontein
From Harrismith To Franschhoek
: Cape Town
From Harrismith To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Harrismith To Franschhoek
Wemmershoek Pad
From Harrismith To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Franschhoek, Western 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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 933.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,012.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,029.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,067.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,162.7 km

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