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Distance from Harrismith to Steiltes

Harrismith to Steiltes is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 561.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Steiltes
Road distance
561.1 km
348.7 mi • 302.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
360.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
Return: 13 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R939.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R943.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,046.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,054.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,239.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,245.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,380.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,391.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,630.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,638.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,816.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,831.34
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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561.1 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Steiltes
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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
    19.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  11. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  14. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  18. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  20. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  24. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  26. Go straight
    6.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    3.8 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dr. Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Dr. Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.1 km
  30. Go straight onto Doctor Enos Mabuza Drive
    0.4 km
  31. Turn right
    0.0 km
  32. Turn left onto Schuttle Street
    0.2 km
  33. Turn left onto Enterprise Crescent
    0.3 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
280.8 km
Free State to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Steiltes
Free State to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Steiltes, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Steiltes
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Steiltes Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
284.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
268.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
188.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Steiltes → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Steiltes
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
280.8 km
Total: 561.1 km
Midpoint 280.8 km
561.1 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination Steiltes -25.49408, 31.00369

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 561.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,122.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 280.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -26.09859, 28.65254
End -25.49408, 31.00369
Destination services

Available in Steiltes

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Steiltes
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Steiltes
3
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Steiltes
1
  • Shell
    43 Andrew Street, Nelspruit, 1201, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Steiltes
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Steiltes
3
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Steiltes? +
Harrismith is about 561.1 km from Steiltes by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Steiltes? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Steiltes in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Steiltes? +
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 Steiltes? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R939.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R943.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,046.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,054.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Steiltes? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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 Steiltes
: Nigel
From Harrismith To Steiltes
: eMalahleni
From Harrismith To Steiltes
: Nelspruit
From Harrismith To Steiltes
Mashishing
From Harrismith To Steiltes
Schoemanskloof
From Harrismith To Steiltes
: Mbombela
From Harrismith To Steiltes
Barberton
From Harrismith To Steiltes
Enterprise Crescent
From Harrismith To Steiltes

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Steiltes, Mpumalanga
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: 284.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 268.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 188.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 406.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 322.5 km

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