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Distance from Harrismith to Batau

N Harrismith → Batau
Road distance
492.6 km
Metro routes · M81 / N3 / R564
Harrismith to Batau is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
419.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 13 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R940.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R944.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,145.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,152.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,241.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,246.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,511.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,521.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,633.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,639.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,989.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,001.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
325° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
145° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-25.1733, 26.7289
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Batau Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Harrismith → Batau
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Car
492.6 km
6 hrs 37 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
492.6 km
~7 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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493 km
~59 min
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492.6 km 398 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Batau
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
🛣️
Directions from Harrismith to Batau via N3
National highway N3
🏙️
Directions from Harrismith to Batau via M81
Metro arterial route M81
🛤️
Directions from Harrismith to Batau via R564
Provincial road route R564
3 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    89.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  12. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  13. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  14. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  17. Turn left
    4.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  19. Continue left
    9.5 km
  20. Turn right
    10.2 km
  21. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    62.3 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sun City
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Donkerhoek Road
    1.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Swartruggens Road
    3.0 km
  26. Turn left
    9.0 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    32.0 km
  29. Turn left
    36.1 km
  30. Turn left
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R788.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 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 -26.245, 28.135
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 -26.187, 28.134
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
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
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 -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Batau
06:44 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,059.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,167.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
246.7 km
Total: 492.6 km
Midpoint 246.7 km
492.6 km 398 min
Destination Batau -25.17333, 26.72889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 492.6 km
Return-cycle span 985.2 km
Traversal time 398 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -26.31378, 28.18228
End -25.17333, 26.72889
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Batau? +
Harrismith is about 492.6 km from Batau by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Batau? +
The drive usually takes about 398 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Batau in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Batau? +
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 Batau? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R940.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R944.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,145.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,152.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Batau? +
Yes. There are 26 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Batau
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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