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Distance from Harrismith to Nh50

Harrismith to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 758.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Nh50
Road distance
758.8 km
N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
602.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 43 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
523 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,270.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,276.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,415.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,426.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,676.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,684.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,867.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,882.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,205.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,215.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,456.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,476.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
15° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
195° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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758.8 km 8 hrs 43 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Nh50
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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
    81.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  17. Turn right
    89.2 km
  18. Turn right
    3.5 km
  19. Turn left
    1.7 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 53
Known total R1,748.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 53 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Routes ↩ Nh50 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Nh50 Pretoria to Nh50 Cape Town to Nh50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
380.1 km
Free State to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 21 min • 4 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
126.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh50
06:17 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,171.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R151.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,338.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
380.1 km
Total: 758.8 km
Midpoint 380.1 km
758.8 km 8 hrs 43 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Limpopo
One-way road span 758.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,517.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 380.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -25.23432, 28.30185
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Nh50? +
Harrismith is about 758.8 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Nh50 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Nh50? +
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 Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,270.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,276.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,415.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,426.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Nh50? +
Yes. There are 53 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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 Nh50
: Pretoria
From Harrismith To Nh50
Polokwane
From Harrismith To Nh50
Krugersdorp
From Harrismith To Nh50

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh50, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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