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Distance from Harrismith to Lions River

Harrismith to Lions River is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 192.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 18 min.

N Harrismith → Lions River
Road distance
192.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
165.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 18 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 4 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
138 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R322.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R323.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R358.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R361.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R424.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R426.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R473.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R477.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R559.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R561.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R622.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R627.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
143° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
323° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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192.4 km 138 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Lions River
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R641.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Lions River → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
96.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 9 min • 1 hr 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
32.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:31 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R804.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R38.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R846.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
96.3 km
Total: 192.4 km
Midpoint 96.3 km
192.4 km 138 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 192.4 km
Return-cycle span 384.8 km
Traversal time 138 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 96.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.79749, 29.68699
End -29.46660, 30.15579
Destination services

Available in Lions River

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Lions River? +
Harrismith is about 192.4 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 138 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Lions River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Lions River? +
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 Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R322.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R323.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R358.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R361.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 10 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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