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Distance from Harrismith to Machadodorp

N Harrismith → Machadodorp
Road distance
458.9 km
N12 N3 R36 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
310.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 29 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Potgieter Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
329 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R876.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R879.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,067.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,073.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,156.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,160.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,408.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,416.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,521.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,527.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,852.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,864.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-25.6697, 30.2514
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Harrismith to Machadodorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 458.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 29 min.
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458.9 km 5 hrs 29 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Machadodorp
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.9 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
    19.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  11. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  14. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  18. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  20. Merge slight left
    107.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.4 km
  22. Continue right
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left
    1.2 km
  24. Go straight onto Molen street
    0.7 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Tobias Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Potgieter Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R812.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
229.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Machadodorp
06:26 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,918.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,018.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
229.7 km
Total: 458.9 km
Midpoint 229.7 km
458.9 km 5 hrs 29 min
Destination Machadodorp End: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 458.9 km
Return-cycle span 917.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -26.42919, 28.44997
End -25.66972, 30.25138
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Machadodorp
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Machadodorp
1
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Machadodorp? +
Harrismith is about 458.9 km from Machadodorp by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Machadodorp? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Machadodorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Machadodorp? +
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 Machadodorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R876.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R879.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,067.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,073.73 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Machadodorp? +
Yes. There are 10 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. 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 Machadodorp
: Nigel
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: eMalahleni
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: Machadodorp
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Route Locations

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

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