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Distance from Harrismith to Edgars Mahikeng

Harrismith to Edgars Mahikeng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 552.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Edgars Mahikeng
Road distance
552.5 km
343.3 mi • 298.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
437.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 15 min
Return: 14 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R924.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R929.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,030.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,038.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,220.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,226.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,359.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,370.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,605.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,613.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,788.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,803.36
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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552.5 km 7 hrs 15 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Edgars Mahikeng
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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
    53.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    9.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  24. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.9 km
  26. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  27. Go straight onto Frederick Cooper Drive
    0.2 km
  28. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    2.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    1.3 km
  30. Continue straight onto Luipaard Street
    15.3 km
  31. Turn left
    147.2 km
  32. Go straight
    24.9 km
  33. Turn left onto Swart Street
    60.7 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  35. Continue onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.2 km
  36. Turn left onto Shippard Street
    0.6 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  38. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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 -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
276.5 km
Free State to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to North West
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Edgars Mahikeng
Free State to North West
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Edgars Mahikeng, North West
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Edgars Mahikeng
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Edgars Mahikeng Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to North West
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
259.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
276.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
180.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Edgars Mahikeng → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Edgars Mahikeng
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
276.5 km
Total: 552.5 km
Midpoint 276.5 km
552.5 km 7 hrs 15 min
Destination Edgars Mahikeng -25.86460, 25.63985

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to North West
One-way road span 552.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,105.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -26.23097, 27.96062
End -25.86460, 25.63985
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Edgars Mahikeng
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Edgars Mahikeng
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Edgars Mahikeng
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Edgars Mahikeng
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Edgars Mahikeng
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Edgars Mahikeng
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Edgars Mahikeng? +
Harrismith is about 552.5 km from Edgars Mahikeng by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Edgars Mahikeng? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Edgars Mahikeng 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 Edgars Mahikeng? +
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 Edgars Mahikeng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R924.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R929.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,030.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,038.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Edgars Mahikeng? +
Yes. There are 15 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. 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 Edgars Mahikeng
: Germiston
From Harrismith To Edgars Mahikeng
Kimberley
From Harrismith To Edgars Mahikeng
ern Bypass
From Harrismith To Edgars Mahikeng
: Pretoria
From Harrismith To Edgars Mahikeng
Roodepoort
From Harrismith To Edgars Mahikeng
Western Bypass
From Harrismith To Edgars Mahikeng

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Edgars Mahikeng, North West
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 259.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 276.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 180.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 391.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 314.0 km

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