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Distance from Harrismith to Lambton N17

Harrismith to Lambton N17 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 256.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Lambton N17
Road distance
256.1 km
N3 R53
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
245.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
5th Avenue
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
183 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R428.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R430.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R477.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R481.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R565.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R568.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R630.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R635.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R744.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R747.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R829.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R835.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
337° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
157° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-26.2432, 28.1801
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

256.1 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Lambton N17
Map key
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
    46.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R53: Spruitview
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Mercury Street
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Leondale Road
    3.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Osborne Road
    5.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Olivier Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Webber Road
    1.3 km
  16. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
128.4 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
95.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lambton N17
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,070.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,126.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
128.4 km
Total: 256.1 km
Midpoint 128.4 km
256.1 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Lambton N17 End: 5th Avenue -26.24321, 28.18007

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 256.1 km
Return-cycle span 512.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.21630, 28.72943
End -26.24321, 28.18007
Destination services

Available in Lambton N17

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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 Lambton N17
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Lambton N17
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Lambton N17
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Lambton N17
5
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    6 Voortrekker Road, 1449, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lambton N17
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Lambton N17
3
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Lambton N17? +
Harrismith is about 256.1 km from Lambton N17 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Lambton N17? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Lambton N17 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Lambton N17? +
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 Lambton N17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R428.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R430.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R477.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R481.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Lambton N17? +
Yes. There are 8 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
From Harrismith To Lambton N17
: Spruitview
From Harrismith To Lambton N17

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lambton N17, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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