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Distance from Harrismith to Fourways

N Harrismith → Fourways
Road distance
293.8 km
M81 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
276.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 26 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Myrtle Road
Return: 6 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
206 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R560.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R563.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R683.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R687.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R740.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R743.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R901.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R906.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R973.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R977.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,186.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,193.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
336° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
156° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-26.0045, 28.0042
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Harrismith to Fourways is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 293.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 26 min.
Travel modes
Harrismith → Fourways
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Car
293.8 km
3 hrs 26 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
293.8 km
~4 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
294 km
↑ 51 min faster
Flight time
35 min
With airport
~2 hrs 35 min
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293.8 km 206 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Fourways
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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
    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
    3.4 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Uranium Street
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Bush Willow Street
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Camdeboo Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Camdeboo Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Coral Tree Crescent
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Myrtle Road
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 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
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
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
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
Routes ↩ Fourways → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Fourways Pretoria to Fourways Cape Town to Fourways
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fourways
06:36 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,227.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,292.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
147.2 km
Total: 293.8 km
Midpoint 147.2 km
293.8 km 206 min
Destination Fourways End: Myrtle Road -26.00447, 28.00424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 293.8 km
Return-cycle span 587.6 km
Traversal time 206 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.06593, 28.64229
End -26.00447, 28.00424
Destination services

Available in Fourways

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Fourways
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Fourways
1
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Fourways
3
  • ABSA
    Witkoppen Road, Johannesburg
  • FNB
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2056
  • Capitec Bank
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2191
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Fourways
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fourways
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Fourways
4
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Fourways? +
Harrismith is about 293.8 km from Fourways by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Fourways? +
The drive usually takes about 206 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Fourways in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Fourways? +
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 Fourways? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R560.91 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R563.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R683.16 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R687.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Fourways? +
Yes. There are 21 tollgates 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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Route Locations

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

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