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Distance from Harrismith N3 to Centurion

Harrismith N3 to Centurion is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 304.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 29 min.

N Harrismith N3 → Centurion
Road distance
304.2 km
M34 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
285.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 29 min
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
209 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R580.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R583.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R707.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R711.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R766.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R769.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R933.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R939.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,008.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,012.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,228.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,236.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
341° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
161° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2606, 29.1208
End coords Destination point
-25.8364, 28.1803
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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304.2 km 3 hrs 29 min
Start Harrismith N3
Finish Centurion
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    196.0 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    23.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M34: Jean Avenue
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M34: Jean Avenue
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Lyttelton Road
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Von Willigh Avenue
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Cornell Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.0 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Centurion → Harrismith N3 Harrismith N3 to Johannesburg Harrismith N3 to Pretoria Harrismith N3 to Cape Town Harrismith N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Centurion Pretoria to Centurion Cape Town to Centurion
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Centurion
06:34 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,271.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,338.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N3 -28.26059, 29.12083
Midpoint
152.5 km
Total: 304.2 km
Midpoint 152.5 km
304.2 km 3 hrs 29 min
Destination Centurion -25.83639, 28.18028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 304.2 km
Return-cycle span 608.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.26059, 29.12083
Midpoint -27.00758, 28.60174
End -25.83639, 28.18028
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Centurion
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Centurion
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Centurion
2
  • Centurion Mall
    1269 Gordon Hood Avenue, Pretoria
  • Edgars
    Rooihuiskraal Road Mall @ Reds, Centurion, 0157
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N3 from Centurion? +
Harrismith N3 is about 304.2 km from Centurion by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N3 to Centurion? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N3 to Centurion in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N3 to Centurion? +
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 N3 to Centurion? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R580.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R583.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R707.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R711.94 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N3 to Centurion? +
Yes. There are 23 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 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

: Pretoria
From Harrismith N3 To Centurion
Polokwane
From Harrismith N3 To Centurion
Johannesburg
From Harrismith N3 To Centurion

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Centurion
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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