Distance from Harrismith to Pretoria

Directions from Harrismith to Pretoria via N3 and N1

National highway route N3N1
Head on Warden Street

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Warden Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Piet Retief Street

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Warden Street

1.4 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Merge slight right

195.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

81.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria

1.5 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

34.3 km
Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street

0.1 km
Turn sharp left onto Church Square

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 23

Known total R678.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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 -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

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 -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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 -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

159.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

22.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

52.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

17.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

93.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria

06:48 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 22 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,327.67

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.35

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R63.53

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,397.55

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint

159.2 km

Total: 317.6 km

Midpoint 159.2 km

317.6 km 224 min

Destination Pretoria End: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 317.6 km

Return-cycle span 635.2 km

Traversal time 224 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 159.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint -26.97343, 28.58100

End -25.74593, 28.18791

Destination brief

Travelling to Tshwane / Pretoria

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Capital city and cultural core

Standout Monuments, government and a wider Tshwane spread

Pretoria is strongest as part of the wider Tshwane capital area, where government, museums, monuments and different suburban nodes create a broader destination than the historic centre alone.

Best for Who this destination suits

Government travel Museums and monuments City stay Business travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Union Buildings, Hatfield, Menlyn, Centurion-side travel and the old core are different arrivals. Naming the exact zone matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Pretoria and the wider Tshwane area for government travel, heritage stops, conferences and north-Gauteng city stays.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Visit Tshwane describes the city as cultural and cosmopolitan

The destination combines grand architecture and museums

Five major highways feed into the wider Tshwane area

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Harrismith from Pretoria? +

Harrismith is about 317.6 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from Harrismith to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 224 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Pretoria in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Harrismith to Pretoria? +

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 Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R639.19 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R641.71 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R638.50 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R669.15 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Pretoria? +

Yes. There are 23 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 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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