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Distance from Harrismith to Shongweni

Harrismith to Shongweni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 259.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Shongweni
Road distance
259.1 km
161.0 mi • 139.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 12 min
Return: 6 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R433.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R435.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R483.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R487.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R572.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R575.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R637.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R642.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R753.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R756.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R838.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R845.71
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shongweni
12.8°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
41%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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259.1 km 3 hrs 12 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Shongweni
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    23.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Tom Jones Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Bunyan Street
    1.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Lakefield Avenue
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Shongweni
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.9 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Shongweni
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Shongweni, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Shongweni
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Shongweni 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
17.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
33.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
20.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shongweni → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Shongweni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
129.9 km
Total: 259.1 km
Midpoint 129.9 km
259.1 km 3 hrs 12 min
Destination Shongweni -26.17930, 28.28509

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 259.1 km
Return-cycle span 518.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.20351, 28.72370
End -26.17930, 28.28509
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shongweni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shongweni
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shongweni
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Shongweni
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shongweni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shongweni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Shongweni? +
Harrismith is about 259.1 km from Shongweni by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Shongweni? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Shongweni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Shongweni? +
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 Shongweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R433.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R435.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R483.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R487.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Shongweni? +
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 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 Shongweni
: Heidelberg
From Harrismith To Shongweni
Benoni
From Harrismith To Shongweni

Route Locations

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

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 17.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 33.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 20.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 104.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 97.6 km

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