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Distance from Harrismith to Johannesburg N3

Harrismith to Johannesburg N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 266.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Johannesburg N3
Road distance
266.6 km
M31 N17 N3 R29
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 10 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
190 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R446.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R448.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R497.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R501.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R588.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R591.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R655.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R661.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R774.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R778.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R863.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R870.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
335° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
155° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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266.6 km 3 hrs 10 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Johannesburg N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    55.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.5 km
  16. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.6 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
95.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N3
06:32 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,114.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,172.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
133.6 km
Total: 266.6 km
Midpoint 133.6 km
266.6 km 3 hrs 10 min
Destination Johannesburg N3 End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 266.6 km
Return-cycle span 533.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.17281, 28.70950
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg N3
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Johannesburg N3? +
Harrismith is about 266.6 km from Johannesburg N3 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Johannesburg N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Johannesburg N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R446.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R448.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R497.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R501.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Johannesburg N3? +
Yes. There are 12 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

: Johannesburg
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: Heidelbergweg
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Route Locations

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

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