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Distance from Fountains Circle to Harrismith

N Fountains Circle → Harrismith
Road distance
313.2 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N1
Fountains Circle to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 313.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
293.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 35 min
Start point
Fountains Circle
End point
Warden Street
Return: 7 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
215 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R612.48
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R613.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R610.00
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R631.43
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R808.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R809.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R804.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R833.13
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,063.34
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,064.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,059.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,096.22
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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
-25.7736, 28.1995
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Fountains Circle Clear Sky View Forecast → 5 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Fountains Circle → Harrismith
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Car
313.2 km
3 hrs 35 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
313.2 km
~4 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Fountains Circle to Harrismith

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Food & drink Near Fountains Circle

Seattle Coffee

416 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0007 3 km from start
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Food & drink Near Fountains Circle

Corner Bakery

Pretoria 3 km from start
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Convenience store Near Fountains Circle

Shell Select

0157, Gauteng 10 km from start
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Convenience store Near Fountains Circle

Shell Select

1685, Gauteng 18 km from start
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Convenience store Near Fountains Circle

Shell Select

1685, Gauteng 18 km from start
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Convenience store Near Fountains Circle

Shell Select

1682, Gauteng 24 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Fountains Circle

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 47 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Fountains Circle

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 47 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Fountains Circle

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 47 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 69 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 69 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 143 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 143 km from start
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Convenience store Near Harrismith

Shell Select

9880, Free State 283 km from start
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Convenience store Near Harrismith

Quickshop

Harrismith 291 km from start
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313.2 km 215 min
Start Fountains Circle
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Fountains Circle to Harrismith via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Fountains Circle to Harrismith via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Head on Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  4. Continue slight right onto Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Christina de Wit Avenue towards M7: Proclamation Hill
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  21. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Fountains Circle Fountains Circle to Johannesburg Fountains Circle to Pretoria Fountains Circle to Cape Town Fountains Circle to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
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Halfway point
157.0 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:47 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,309.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,378.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fountains Circle Start: Fountains Circle -25.77358, 28.19950
Midpoint
157.0 km
Total: 313.2 km
Midpoint 157.0 km
313.2 km 215 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 313.2 km
Return-cycle span 626.4 km
Traversal time 215 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 157.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.77358, 28.19950
Midpoint -26.99284, 28.59306
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Fountains Circle from Harrismith? +
Fountains Circle is about 313.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Fountains Circle to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 215 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fountains Circle to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Fountains Circle 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 Fountains Circle to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R612.48 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R613.16 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R610.00 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R631.43 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fountains Circle to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 23 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 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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