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Distance from Harrismith to Vereeniging

Harrismith to Vereeniging is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 240.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 12 min.

N Harrismith → Vereeniging
Road distance
240.8 km
149.6 mi • 130.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
214.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
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
74.9 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
R403.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R405.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R449.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R452.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R531.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R534.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R592.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R597.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R699.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R703.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R779.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R786.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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240.8 km 3 hrs 12 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Vereeniging
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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
    154.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    1.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Beaconsfield Avenue
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Market Avenue
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
120.6 km
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
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Vereeniging
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Vereeniging
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Vereeniging
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Vereeniging Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
35.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
52.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
2.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vereeniging → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Vereeniging
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
120.6 km
Total: 240.8 km
Midpoint 120.6 km
240.8 km 3 hrs 12 min
Destination Vereeniging -26.67472, 27.92611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 240.8 km
Return-cycle span 481.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 120.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.27887, 28.76236
End -26.67472, 27.92611
Destination services

Available in Vereeniging

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Vereeniging
2
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Vereeniging, 1939, Gauteng
  • PEP
    42 Umtata Street, Vereeniging, 1805, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vereeniging
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Vereeniging

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Vaal Triangle city
Standout Historic Vaal city with strong route practicality
Vereeniging combines practical Gauteng-Southern corridor value with real historical depth, which gives it more substance than a purely industrial-city label suggests.
Best for Who this destination suits
Vaal Triangle stay Work trip Heritage stop Southern Gauteng access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact suburb, mall-side hotel or river-direction address matters because the wider Vaal area is spread out and functionally mixed.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Vereeniging as a Vaal Triangle base for work travel, historical interest and easy movement through southern Gauteng.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sedibeng tourism material highlights Peace Monument and other heritage points in the Vereeniging area
The city forms part of a wider Vaal Triangle urban region
It works best as a practical mixed-use city rather than a conventional leisure resort
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Vereeniging? +
Harrismith is about 240.8 km from Vereeniging by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Vereeniging? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Vereeniging in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Vereeniging? +
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 Vereeniging? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R403.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R405.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R449.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R452.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Vereeniging? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. 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 Vereeniging
: Balfour
From Harrismith To Vereeniging

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vereeniging
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 Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 35.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 52.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 2.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 105.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 79.3 km

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