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Distance from Jagersfontein to Harrismith

Jagersfontein to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min.

N Jagersfontein → Harrismith
Road distance
456.0 km
283.4 mi • 246.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
396.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
Return: 11 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R763.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R767.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R850.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R857.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,007.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,012.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,122.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,131.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,325.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,331.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,476.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,488.35
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
13.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.2°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
20 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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456.0 km 5 hrs 55 min
Start Jagersfontein
Finish Harrismith
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Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Visser Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    2.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.5 km
  5. Go straight
    99.2 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    116.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    66.5 km
  10. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  12. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
227.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Jagersfontein → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Jagersfontein
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Jagersfontein → Harrismith
Jagersfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith 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
83.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
163.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
179.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Jagersfontein
Jagersfontein ↔ Harrismith
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Jagersfontein -29.76056, 25.42833
Midpoint
227.9 km
Total: 456.0 km
Midpoint 227.9 km
456.0 km 5 hrs 55 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 456.0 km
Return-cycle span 912.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 227.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.76056, 25.42833
Midpoint -28.49811, 27.00451
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

Available in Harrismith

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is Jagersfontein from Harrismith? +
Jagersfontein is about 456.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Jagersfontein to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Jagersfontein to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Jagersfontein to Harrismith? +
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 Jagersfontein to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R763.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R767.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R850.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R857.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Jagersfontein to Harrismith? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Kroonstad
From Jagersfontein To Harrismith
Western Bypass
From Jagersfontein To Harrismith
: Senekal
From Jagersfontein To Harrismith
Theunissen
From Jagersfontein To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Jagersfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
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: 83.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 163.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 179.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 217.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 320.6 km

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