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Distance from Harrismith to Gerber Boulevard

Harrismith to Gerber Boulevard is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,330.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Gerber Boulevard
Road distance
1,330.4 km
826.7 mi • 718.2 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 48 min
Return: 29 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,227.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,237.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,480.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,501.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,938.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,952.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,273.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,299.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,866.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,884.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,307.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,342.08
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Gerber Boulevard
15.1°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.4°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
98%
Wind 10m wind speed
24 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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1,330.4 km 14 hrs 48 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Gerber Boulevard
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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
    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
    28.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    17.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Somerset West
    1.4 km
  20. Turn left towards Somerset West
    1.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Gerber Boulevard
    0.1 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
665.1 km
Free State to Western Cape
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
Free State to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Gerber Boulevard
Free State to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Gerber Boulevard, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Gerber Boulevard
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Gerber Boulevard 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
957.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,037.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,054.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gerber Boulevard → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Gerber Boulevard
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
665.1 km
Total: 1,330.4 km
Midpoint 665.1 km
1,330.4 km 14 hrs 48 min
Destination Gerber Boulevard -34.09497, 18.84446

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,330.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,660.8 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 665.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -31.24309, 24.22691
End -34.09497, 18.84446
Destination services

Available in Gerber Boulevard

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gerber Boulevard
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Gerber Boulevard
5
  • Ackermans
    99 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • Choice Clothing
    103 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
  • Mr Price
    Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • Ackermans
    13 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Gerber Boulevard
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Gerber Boulevard
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gerber Boulevard
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Gerber Boulevard
3
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Gerber Boulevard
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Gerber Boulevard? +
Harrismith is about 1,330.4 km from Gerber Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Gerber Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Gerber Boulevard 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 Gerber Boulevard? +
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 Gerber Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,227.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,237.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,480.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,501.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Gerber Boulevard? +
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 Gerber Boulevard
: Bloemfontein
From Harrismith To Gerber Boulevard
: Cape Town
From Harrismith To Gerber Boulevard
: Wellington
From Harrismith To Gerber Boulevard
Stellenbosch
From Harrismith To Gerber Boulevard
Klapmuts
From Harrismith To Gerber Boulevard
Somerset
From Harrismith To Gerber Boulevard
Broadway Boulevard
From Harrismith To Gerber Boulevard
Grabouw
From Harrismith To Gerber Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gerber Boulevard, 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: 957.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,037.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,054.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,091.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,187.5 km

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