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Distance from Harrismith to Stateway

N Harrismith → Stateway
Road distance
274.1 km
M4 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
240.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 35 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Stateway
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
215 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R523.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R525.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R637.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R641.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R690.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R693.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R840.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R846.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R908.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R912.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,106.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,113.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
277° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
97° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-27.9747, 26.7043
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Harrismith to Stateway is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 274.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min.
Travel modes
Harrismith → Stateway
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Car
274.1 km
3 hrs 35 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
274.1 km
~4 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
274 km
↑ 1 hr 2 min faster
Flight time
32 min
With airport
~2 hrs 32 min
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274.1 km 3 hrs 35 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Stateway
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N5: Bethlehem
    90.0 km
  7. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  9. Turn right
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right
    94.6 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. Turn slight left towards M4
    0.2 km
  13. Turn slight left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.0 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.6 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Stateway
    2.7 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ Stateway → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Stateway Pretoria to Stateway Cape Town to Stateway
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.9 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Stateway
06:45 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,145.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,205.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
136.9 km
Total: 274.1 km
Midpoint 136.9 km
274.1 km 3 hrs 35 min
Destination Stateway End: Stateway -27.97468, 26.70431

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 274.1 km
Return-cycle span 548.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.31036, 27.87233
End -27.97468, 26.70431
Destination services

Available in Stateway

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Service groups 5
Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Stateway
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Stateway
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Stateway
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stateway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Stateway
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Stateway? +
Harrismith is about 274.1 km from Stateway by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Stateway? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Stateway in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Stateway? +
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 Stateway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R523.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R525.48 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R637.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R641.31 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Stateway? +
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 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Toll: Welkom
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Virginia
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Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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