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Distance from Germiston to Harrismith R300

N Germiston → Harrismith R300
Road distance
260.3 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
183 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R497.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R499.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R605.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R609.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R655.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R658.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R798.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R803.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R862.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R866.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,050.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,057.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
158° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
338° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Germiston to Harrismith R300 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 260.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min.
Travel modes
Germiston → Harrismith R300
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Car
260.3 km
3 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
260.3 km
~4 hrs
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
260 km
↑ 32 min faster
Flight time
31 min
With airport
~2 hrs 31 min
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260.3 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Germiston
Finish Harrismith R300
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  5. Continue right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  9. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    53.6 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

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R712.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith R300 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith R300 Pretoria to Harrismith R300 Cape Town to Harrismith R300
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
130.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith R300
06:36 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,088.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,145.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
130.5 km
Total: 260.3 km
Midpoint 130.5 km
260.3 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Harrismith R300 End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 260.3 km
Return-cycle span 520.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.20100, 28.72252
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith R300
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith R300
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Harrismith R300? +
Germiston is about 260.3 km from Harrismith R300 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Harrismith R300? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Harrismith R300 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Harrismith R300? +
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 Germiston to Harrismith R300? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R497.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R499.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R605.33 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R609.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Harrismith R300? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Vimy Ridge
From Germiston To Harrismith R300
: Durban
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Harrismith
From Germiston To Harrismith R300

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith R300, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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