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Distance from Harrismith to Germiston N3

N Harrismith → Germiston N3
Road distance
252.3 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
243.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 55 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
the fork
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
175 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R481.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R483.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R586.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R590.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R635.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R638.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R774.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R778.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R836.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R839.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,018.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,024.90
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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
-26.2706, 28.1496
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Harrismith to Germiston N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Harrismith → Germiston N3
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Car
252.3 km
2 hrs 55 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
252.3 km
~3 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
252 km
↑ 25 min faster
Flight time
30 min
With airport
~2 hrs 30 min
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Start, destination and route line.

252.3 km 2 hrs 55 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Germiston N3
Map key
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
    53.9 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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
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
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.4 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
96.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston N3
06:36 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,054.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,110.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
126.4 km
Total: 252.3 km
Midpoint 126.4 km
252.3 km 2 hrs 55 min
Destination Germiston N3 End: the fork -26.27062, 28.14963

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 252.3 km
Return-cycle span 504.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.23288, 28.73499
End -26.27062, 28.14963
Destination services

Available in Germiston N3

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Germiston N3
3
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    6 Voortrekker Road, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    8013 Khumalo Street, 1426, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Germiston N3
4
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Germiston N3? +
Harrismith is about 252.3 km from Germiston N3 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Germiston N3? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Germiston N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Germiston N3? +
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 Germiston N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R481.72 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R483.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R586.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R590.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Germiston N3? +
Yes. There are 9 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

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From Harrismith To Germiston N3

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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