Distance from Harrismith to Vista Place

N Harrismith → Vista Place

Road distance

285.4 km

Metro routes · M1 / M17 / M2 / M71 / N3

Harrismith to Vista Place is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

267.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.07×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 28 min

Start point

Warden Street

End point

Vista Place

Return: 6 hrs 57 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

208 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 43 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R574.32

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R576.58

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

334° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

154° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.2784, 29.1332

End coords Destination point

-26.1076, 27.9682

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Harrismith Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C Vista Place Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Harrismith → Vista Place

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Car

285.4 km

3 hrs 28 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

285.4 km

~4 hrs 23 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 196 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → HLA (57 min)
🚗 20 km from Lanseria International
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Hotel Approaching Vista Place

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 254 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 254 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Vista Place

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 254 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 254 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Harrismith

Finish Vista Place

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Harrismith to Vista Place via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Harrismith to Vista Place via M2 and M1 and M17 and M71

Metro arterial routes M2M1M17M71
Head on Warden Street

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Warden Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Piet Retief Street

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Warden Street

1.4 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Merge slight right

195.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

61.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg

1.5 km
Merge slight right

8.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton

0.8 km
Merge slight left

2.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Auckland Park

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Auckland Park

0.2 km
Go straight onto Empire Road

0.4 km
Turn slight left towards M71: Emmarentia

1.3 km
Go straight onto Barry Hertzog Avenue

3.4 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Linden Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto 3rd Avenue

1.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto 3rd Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto 3rd Avenue

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto 3rd Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto 3rd Avenue

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Republic Road

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Woodley Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Woodley Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Judges Avenue

0.3 km
Turn right onto George Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Eland Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Cherry Drive

1.2 km
Turn left onto Vista Place

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R678.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

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

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

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

143.0 km

Free State to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

20.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

47.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

93.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Vista Place

06:53 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

06:53

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,192.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.71

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R57.08

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,255.72

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (33)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint

143.0 km

Total: 285.4 km

Midpoint 143.0 km

285.4 km 3 hrs 28 min

Destination Vista Place End: Vista Place -26.10762, 27.96824

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Gauteng

One-way road span 285.4 km

Return-cycle span 570.8 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 28 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 11.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 143.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324

Midpoint -27.09873, 28.66342

End -26.10762, 27.96824

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Questions 9

How far is Harrismith from Vista Place? +

Harrismith is about 285.4 km from Vista Place by road.

How long does it take from Harrismith to Vista Place? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Vista Place in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Harrismith to Vista Place? +

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 Vista Place? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R574.32 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R576.58 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R573.70 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R601.24 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Vista Place? +

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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