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Distance from Harrismith to Shell Select 7975 Western Cape

Harrismith to Shell Select 7975 Western Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,373.8 km in roughly 15 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
Road distance
1,373.8 km
853.7 mi • 741.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,215.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 20 min
Return: 30 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,299.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,310.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,561.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,582.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,034.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,048.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,380.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,407.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,992.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,011.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,447.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,483.82
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
15.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.8°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
33 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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1,373.8 km 15 hrs 20 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
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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
    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
    0.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    1.6 km
  22. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.2 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town
    0.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive
    0.4 km
  25. Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive
    1.8 km
  26. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  27. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.7 km
  28. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    9.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.4 km
  31. Turn slight left towards M64: Noordhoek
    0.2 km
  32. Go straight onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    11.3 km
  33. Turn right onto Kommetjie Road
    6.5 km
  34. Turn left onto Kirsten Avenue
    0.1 km
  35. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
686.7 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 40 min • 7 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
Free State to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 7975 Western Cape, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 7975 Western Cape 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
1,001.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,080.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,097.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 7975 Western Cape → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
686.7 km
Total: 1,373.8 km
Midpoint 686.7 km
1,373.8 km 15 hrs 20 min
Destination Shell Select 7975 Western Cape -34.14085, 18.32896

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,373.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,747.6 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 686.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -31.35666, 24.04336
End -34.14085, 18.32896
Destination services

Available in Shell Select 7975 Western Cape

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Shell Select 7975 Western Cape? +
Harrismith is about 1,373.8 km from Shell Select 7975 Western Cape by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Shell Select 7975 Western Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Shell Select 7975 Western Cape 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 Shell Select 7975 Western Cape? +
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 Shell Select 7975 Western Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,299.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,310.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,561.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,582.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Shell Select 7975 Western Cape? +
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 Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
: Bloemfontein
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
: Cape Town
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
: Maitland
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
Muizenberg
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
Black River Parkway
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
Liesbeek Parkway
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
Settlers Way
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
Kirstenbosch
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape
: Noordhoek
From Harrismith To Shell Select 7975 Western Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 7975 Western Cape, 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: 1,001.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,080.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,097.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,135.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,231.0 km

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