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Distance from Harrismith to Rondebosch

Harrismith to Rondebosch is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,339.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 47 min.

N Harrismith → Rondebosch
Road distance
1,339.9 km
832.6 mi • 723.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,193.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 47 min
Return: 29 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,243.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,253.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,498.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,518.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,959.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,973.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,296.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,323.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,894.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,912.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,337.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,373.15
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,339.9 km 14 hrs 47 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Rondebosch
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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
    68.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (West)
    0.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Milner Road
    2.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Sandown Road
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
669.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 23 min • 7 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Rondebosch
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Rondebosch
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Rondebosch
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Rondebosch 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
967.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,046.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,063.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Rondebosch → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Rondebosch
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
669.8 km
Total: 1,339.9 km
Midpoint 669.8 km
1,339.9 km 14 hrs 47 min
Destination Rondebosch -33.96806, 18.48778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,339.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,679.8 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 669.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -31.26837, 24.18715
End -33.96806, 18.48778
Destination services

Available in Rondebosch

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 Rondebosch
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Rondebosch
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Rondebosch
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Rondebosch
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Rondebosch
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Rondebosch
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Rondebosch
5
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Rondebosch? +
Harrismith is about 1,339.9 km from Rondebosch by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Rondebosch? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Rondebosch 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 Rondebosch? +
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 Rondebosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,243.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,253.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,498.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,518.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Rondebosch? +
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

: Bethlehem
From Harrismith To Rondebosch
: Bloemfontein
From Harrismith To Rondebosch
: Cape Town
From Harrismith To Rondebosch
: Maitland
From Harrismith To Rondebosch
Muizenberg
From Harrismith To Rondebosch
Black River Parkway
From Harrismith To Rondebosch
Claremont
From Harrismith To Rondebosch

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rondebosch
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: 967.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,046.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,063.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,101.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,197.1 km

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