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Distance from Harrismith to Auckland Park

Harrismith to Auckland Park is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 277.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Auckland Park
Road distance
277.2 km
172.3 mi • 149.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
258.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 6 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R464.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R466.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R516.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R521.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R612.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R615.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R682.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R687.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R805.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R809.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R897.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R904.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 33 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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277.2 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Auckland Park
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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
    61.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    8.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight left
    1.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards M10: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight right onto Smit Street
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto 17th Street
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Bartlett Road
    1.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto High Street
    0.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Ripley Road
    0.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.0 km
  28. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
138.9 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Auckland Park
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Auckland Park, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Auckland Park
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Auckland Park Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
0.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
15.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
38.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Auckland Park → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Auckland Park
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
138.9 km
Total: 277.2 km
Midpoint 138.9 km
277.2 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Auckland Park -26.18532, 27.99718

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 277.2 km
Return-cycle span 554.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 138.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.13069, 28.68406
End -26.18532, 27.99718
Destination services

Available in Auckland Park

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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 Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Auckland Park
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Auckland Park
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Auckland Park
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Auckland Park? +
Harrismith is about 277.2 km from Auckland Park by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Auckland Park? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Auckland Park in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Auckland Park? +
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 Auckland Park? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R464.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R466.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R516.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R521.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Auckland Park? +
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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Harrismith To Auckland Park
: Sandton
From Harrismith To Auckland Park
Pretoria
From Harrismith To Auckland Park
Newlands
From Harrismith To Auckland Park

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Auckland Park, Gauteng
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: 0.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 15.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 38.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 115.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 122.7 km

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