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Distance from Harrismith to Ultra City

Harrismith to Ultra City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 796.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Ultra City
Road distance
796.3 km
494.8 mi • 429.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
677.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 15 min
Return: 16 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
96.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,332.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,339.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,484.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,496.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,758.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,767.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,959.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,975.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,314.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,325.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,577.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,598.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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796.3 km 8 hrs 15 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Ultra City
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Destination
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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
    129.8 km
  10. Keep left
    0.4 km
  11. Keep right
    20.1 km
  12. Keep left
    0.5 km
  13. Keep right
    385.8 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N1
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto N1
    5.0 km
  16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N1
    0.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto N1
    104.0 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. Arrive at your destination, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 51
Known total R1,795.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 51 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
398.1 km
Free State to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Ultra City
Free State to Limpopo
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Ultra City, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Ultra City
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Ultra City Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Limpopo
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
503.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
519.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
423.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ultra City → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Ultra City
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
398.1 km
Total: 796.3 km
Midpoint 398.1 km
796.3 km 8 hrs 15 min
Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Limpopo
One-way road span 796.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,592.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 398.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -25.07330, 28.31850
End -22.23561, 29.98249
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ultra City
1
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Ultra City? +
Harrismith is about 796.3 km from Ultra City by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Ultra City? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Ultra City 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 Ultra City? +
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 Ultra City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,332.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,339.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,484.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,496.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Ultra City? +
Yes. There are 51 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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Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ultra City, Limpopo
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 503.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 519.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 423.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 641.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 634.8 km

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