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Distance from Harrismith M2 to Selby

Harrismith M2 to Selby is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 273.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith M2 → Selby
Road distance
273.2 km
M1 M2 M9 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 14 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 6 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
194 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R457.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R459.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R509.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R513.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R603.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R606.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R672.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R677.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R793.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R797.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R884.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R891.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-26.2100, 28.0309
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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273.2 km 194 min
Start Harrismith M2
Finish Selby
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    61.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    7.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Rissik Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Miriam Makeba Street
    0.7 km
  18. Take the ramp straight towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Routes ↩ Selby → Harrismith M2 Harrismith M2 to Johannesburg Harrismith M2 to Pretoria Harrismith M2 to Cape Town Harrismith M2 to Durban Johannesburg to Selby Pretoria to Selby Cape Town to Selby
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.9 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 37 min • 1 hr 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Selby
06:34 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,141.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,202.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith M2 Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
136.9 km
Total: 273.2 km
Midpoint 136.9 km
273.2 km 194 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 273.2 km
Return-cycle span 546.4 km
Traversal time 194 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.14638, 28.69412
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith M2 from Selby? +
Harrismith M2 is about 273.2 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith M2 to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 194 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith M2 to Selby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith M2 to Selby? +
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 M2 to Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R457.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R459.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R509.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R513.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith M2 to Selby? +
Yes. There are 13 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
Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Free State
Suburb: Harrismith
Road: Not available
Postal code: 9880
Destination area
Selby, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Harrismith M2
9880
Selby
Not available

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