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Distance from 14 to Harrismith

N 14 → Harrismith
Road distance
255.3 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 9 min
Start point
Biggs Avenue
End point
Warden Street
Return: 6 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
189 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R487.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R489.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R593.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R597.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R643.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R645.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R783.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R788.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R846.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R849.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,030.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,036.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
162° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
342° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2150, 28.3724
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
14 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
14 → Harrismith
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Car
255.3 km
3 hrs 9 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
255.3 km
~3 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
255 km
↑ 38 min faster
Flight time
30 min
With airport
~2 hrs 30 min
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255.3 km 189 min
Start 14
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Biggs Avenue
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Victoria Falls Road
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Brakpan Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn slight left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  10. Continue slight left onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.2 km
  12. Continue onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Farquharson Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Elsburg Road
    2.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    23.5 km
  16. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  17. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  26. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Harrismith → 14 14 to Johannesburg 14 to Pretoria 14 to Cape Town 14 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.0 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:37 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,066.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,123.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 14 Start: Biggs Avenue -26.21502, 28.37238
Midpoint
128.0 km
Total: 255.3 km
Midpoint 128.0 km
255.3 km 189 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 255.3 km
Return-cycle span 510.6 km
Traversal time 189 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21502, 28.37238
Midpoint -27.22198, 28.73145
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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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 14 from Harrismith? +
14 is about 255.3 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from 14 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 189 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 14 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 14 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 14 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R487.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R489.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R593.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R597.30 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 14 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
14, Gauteng
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

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