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Distance from Harrismith to Apara

Harrismith to Apara is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 623.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 17 min.

N Harrismith → Apara
Road distance
623.4 km
N12 N3 R36 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
440.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 17 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 16 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
497 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,190.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,195.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,449.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,458.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,570.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,577.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,912.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,924.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,066.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,075.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,516.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,532.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
22° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
202° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-24.5947, 30.7631
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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623.4 km 498 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Apara
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    85.1 km
  20. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  23. Continue left
    49.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  25. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    70.5 km
  26. Turn right
    21.4 km
  27. Turn right onto King Mohlala Road
    0.1 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Mohlala Road
    0.8 km
  29. Turn right
    0.5 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
312.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 8 min • 4 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Apara
06:22 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,605.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R124.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,742.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
312.1 km
Total: 623.4 km
Midpoint 312.1 km
623.4 km 498 min
Destination Apara -24.59472, 30.76306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 623.4 km
Return-cycle span 1246.8 km
Traversal time 498 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 312.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -26.01682, 28.94795
End -24.59472, 30.76306
Destination brief

Travelling to Apara

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Apara stands out
Apara works best with very local and address-led, because the destination is better handled as a precise place than a broad town search.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The quality of an Apara route depends on having a real local reference point before the drive begins.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Apara-specific arrivals and local route planning.
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Apara? +
Harrismith is about 623.4 km from Apara by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Apara? +
The drive usually takes about 498 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Apara in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Apara? +
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 Apara? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,190.28 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,195.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,449.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,458.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Apara? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

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

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