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Distance from Harrismith to Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng

Harrismith to Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 276.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
Road distance
276.8 km
172.0 mi • 149.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 16 min
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
196 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R463.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R465.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R516.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R520.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R611.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R614.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R681.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R686.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R804.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R808.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R896.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R903.51
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
11.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.2°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
51%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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276.8 km 3 hrs 17 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
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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
    53.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68: Soweto
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    3.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Nicholas Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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 -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
138.7 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
0.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
16.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
38.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
138.7 km
Total: 276.8 km
Midpoint 138.7 km
276.8 km 3 hrs 17 min
Destination Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng -26.25819, 27.93093

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 276.8 km
Return-cycle span 553.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 138.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.13229, 28.68509
End -26.25819, 27.93093
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Pep
    Mtambo Street, Dlamini Soweto
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
4
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng? +
Harrismith is about 276.8 km from Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng? +
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 Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R463.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R465.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R516.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R520.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng? +
Yes. There are 13 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 Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
: Germiston
From Harrismith To Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
Kimberley
From Harrismith To Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
ern Bypass
From Harrismith To Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
: Soweto
From Harrismith To Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng
Mondeor
From Harrismith To Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pep Johannesburg 1862 Gauteng, Gauteng
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.

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 16.2 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 38.3 km
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