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Distance from Harrismith to 1049

Harrismith to 1049 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 347.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → 1049
Road distance
347.6 km
216.0 mi • 187.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
263.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 18 min
Return: 8 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R581.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R584.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R648.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R653.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R767.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R771.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R855.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R862.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,010.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,014.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,125.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,134.33
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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347.6 km 4 hrs 18 min
Start Harrismith
Finish 1049
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    19.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  11. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  14. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  18. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    81.5 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  23. Turn right onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
174.1 km
Free State to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → 1049
Free State to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
1049, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → 1049
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
1049 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
71.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
54.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
193.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1049 → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ 1049
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
174.1 km
Total: 347.6 km
Midpoint 174.1 km
347.6 km 4 hrs 18 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 347.6 km
Return-cycle span 695.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 174.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -26.86665, 28.49373
End -25.90809, 29.25099
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from 1049? +
Harrismith is about 347.6 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to 1049? +
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 to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R581.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R584.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R648.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R653.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to 1049? +
Yes. There are 8 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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Harrismith To 1049
: Nigel
From Harrismith To 1049
: eMalahleni
From Harrismith To 1049
Bethal
From Harrismith To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 71.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 54.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 193.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 24.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 109.0 km

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