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Distance from Harrismith to Lambton N17 N1

Harrismith to Lambton N17 N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Lambton N17 N1
Road distance
257.9 km
N17 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
244.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 1 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
181 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R431.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R433.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R480.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R484.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R569.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R572.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R634.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R639.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R749.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R753.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R834.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R841.76
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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
-26.2545, 28.1709
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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257.9 km 3 hrs 1 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Lambton N17 N1
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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 right at the fork towards N3
    0.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.7 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight left
    1.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R746.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 15 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.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Lambton N17 N1 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Lambton N17 N1 Pretoria to Lambton N17 N1 Cape Town to Lambton N17 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.3 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lambton N17 N1
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
R1,078.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,134.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
129.3 km
Total: 257.9 km
Midpoint 129.3 km
257.9 km 3 hrs 1 min
Destination Lambton N17 N1 -26.25447, 28.17087

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 257.9 km
Return-cycle span 515.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.20883, 28.72614
End -26.25447, 28.17087
Destination services

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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 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Lambton N17 N1
1
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Lambton N17 N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Lambton N17 N1
5
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell Select
    1401, 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 N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Lambton N17 N1
3
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Lambton N17 N1? +
Harrismith is about 257.9 km from Lambton N17 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Lambton N17 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Lambton N17 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Lambton N17 N1? +
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 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R431.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R433.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R480.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R484.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Lambton N17 N1? +
Yes. There are 15 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 N1
Springs
From Harrismith To Lambton N17 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lambton N17 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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