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Distance from Harrismith to Vimy Ridge

Harrismith to Vimy Ridge is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 258.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Vimy Ridge
Road distance
258.7 km
160.8 mi • 139.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
247.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
Return: 6 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R433.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R435.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R482.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R486.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R571.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R574.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R636.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R641.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R751.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R755.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R837.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R844.42
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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258.7 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Vimy Ridge
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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
    53.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  14. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R712.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.7 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Vimy Ridge
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Vimy Ridge
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Vimy Ridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
17.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
34.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
20.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vimy Ridge → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Vimy Ridge
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
129.7 km
Total: 258.7 km
Midpoint 129.7 km
258.7 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 258.7 km
Return-cycle span 517.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.20540, 28.72456
End -26.23004, 28.16714
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Vimy Ridge
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
3
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Vimy Ridge? +
Harrismith is about 258.7 km from Vimy Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Vimy Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Vimy Ridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Vimy Ridge? +
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 Vimy Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R433.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R435.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R482.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R486.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Vimy Ridge? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 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 Vimy Ridge
: Germiston
From Harrismith To Vimy Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
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: 17.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 34.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 20.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 104.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 97.2 km

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