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Distance from Harrismith to Sandton

Harrismith to Sandton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 284.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 8 min.

N Harrismith → Sandton
Road distance
284.4 km
176.7 mi • 153.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
264.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 8 min
Return: 6 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R476.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R478.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R530.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R534.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R628.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R631.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R699.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R705.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R826.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R830.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R920.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R928.33
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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284.4 km 3 hrs 8 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Sandton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northwest on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  2. Turn left onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  7. Keep left
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto N3
    147.1 km
  9. Keep left
    125.5 km
  10. Keep left
    0.5 km
  11. Keep left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    3.6 km
  13. Keep left
    0.2 km
  14. Keep right
    0.1 km
  15. Turn sharp left onto Hill Road
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Rivonia Road, M9
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Fredman Drive
    0.6 km
  18. Keep left
    0.3 km
  19. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 18
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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 -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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 -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Sandton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Sandton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Sandton
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Sandton 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
8.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
8.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
45.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sandton → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Sandton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
142.2 km
Total: 284.4 km
Midpoint 142.2 km
284.4 km 3 hrs 8 min
Destination Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 284.4 km
Return-cycle span 568.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.10477, 28.66737
End -26.10455, 28.05451
Destination services

Available in Sandton

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Sandton
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Sandton
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sandton
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Sandton

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

Standout Why Sandton stands out
Sandton is a district-level destination inside greater Johannesburg, so should be written as precision business-arrival tools, not generic city text.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton route accuracy depends heavily on the final block, tower, hotel or mall access point.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use this page when the real destination is Sandton itself rather than Johannesburg broadly.
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Sandton? +
Harrismith is about 284.4 km from Sandton by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Sandton? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Sandton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Sandton? +
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 Sandton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R476.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R478.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R530.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R534.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Sandton? +
Yes. There are 18 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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