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Distance from Harrismith to Standerton

N Harrismith → Standerton
Road distance
171.9 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R103
Harrismith to Standerton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 171.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
148.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 48 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Church Street
Return: 5 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
168 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R345.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R347.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R345.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R362.19
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R456.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R458.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R456.00
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R477.88
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R600.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R603.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R600.00
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R628.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
4° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
184° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-26.9433, 29.2436
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Standerton Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Harrismith → Standerton
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Car
171.9 km
2 hrs 48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
171.9 km
~2 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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171.9 km 2 hrs 48 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Standerton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Harrismith to Standerton via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Harrismith to Standerton via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  3. Head on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    52.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Vrede
    1.4 km
  12. Go straight
    40.8 km
  13. Turn right
    13.6 km
  14. Go straight
    56.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Beyers Naude Street
    1.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Standerton
06:49 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R718.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R756.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
86.2 km
Total: 171.9 km
Midpoint 86.2 km
171.9 km 2 hrs 48 min
Destination Standerton End: Church Street -26.94333, 29.24361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 171.9 km
Return-cycle span 343.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.55614, 29.00732
End -26.94333, 29.24361
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Questions 8
How far is Harrismith from Standerton? +
Harrismith is about 171.9 km from Standerton by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Standerton? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Standerton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Standerton? +
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 Standerton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R345.97 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R347.33 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R345.60 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R362.19 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Standerton? +
No tollgates are 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 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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