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Distance from Harrismith to Mashishing

Harrismith to Mashishing is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 533.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 51 min.

N Harrismith → Mashishing
Road distance
533.3 km
331.4 mi • 287.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
377.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 51 min
Return: 13 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R892.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R896.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R994.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,002.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,177.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,183.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,312.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,322.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,549.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,557.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,726.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,740.49
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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533.3 km 6 hrs 51 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Mashishing
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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
    115.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  23. Continue left
    49.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    1.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Pos Street
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
267.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 25 min • 3 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Mashishing
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Mashishing
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Mashishing
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Mashishing Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
240.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
256.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
160.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mashishing → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Mashishing
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
267.0 km
Total: 533.3 km
Midpoint 267.0 km
533.3 km 6 hrs 51 min
Destination Mashishing -25.08861, 30.41972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 533.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,066.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 267.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -26.15120, 28.52781
End -25.08861, 30.41972
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Mashishing
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mashishing
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Mashishing? +
Harrismith is about 533.3 km from Mashishing by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Mashishing? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Mashishing in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Mashishing? +
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 Mashishing? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R892.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R896.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R994.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,002.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Mashishing? +
Yes. There are 11 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 Mashishing
: Nigel
From Harrismith To Mashishing
: eMalahleni
From Harrismith To Mashishing
: Nelspruit
From Harrismith To Mashishing
Schoemanskloof
From Harrismith To Mashishing

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 240.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 256.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 160.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 378.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 294.7 km

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