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Distance from Harrismith to Dover

Harrismith to Dover is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 244.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 46 min.

N Harrismith → Dover
Road distance
244.1 km
151.6 mi • 131.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
194.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 46 min
Return: 7 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R408.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R410.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R455.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R458.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R539.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R541.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R600.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R605.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R709.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R712.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R790.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R796.54
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 46 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 1 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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244.1 km 3 hrs 46 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Dover
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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
    111.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Frankfort
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left
    86.0 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.3 km
  12. Turn right
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    24.5 km
  14. Turn right
    16.1 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.1 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Dover
Free State
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Dover, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Dover
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Dover Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Welkom
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Welkom Same province
108.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
32.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
49.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Dover → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Dover
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
122.1 km
Total: 244.1 km
Midpoint 122.1 km
244.1 km 3 hrs 46 min
Destination Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 244.1 km
Return-cycle span 488.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.30645, 28.71171
End -27.05865, 27.72479
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How far is Harrismith from Dover? +
Harrismith is about 244.1 km from Dover by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Dover? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Dover in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Dover? +
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 Dover? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R408.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R410.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R455.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R458.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Dover? +
No tollgates are 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 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. 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 Dover
: Frankfort
From Harrismith To Dover
Vrede
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Route Locations

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

Bloemfontein to Welkom Same province
About 135.4 km Difference: 108.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 32.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 49.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 5.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 82.5 km

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