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Distance from Johannesburg N3 to Harrismith

Johannesburg N3 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 270.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg N3 → Harrismith
Road distance
270.5 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 8 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
188 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R452.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R454.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R504.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R508.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R597.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R600.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R665.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R670.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R786.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R789.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R875.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R882.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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270.5 km 3 hrs 8 min
Start Johannesburg N3
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  22. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.5 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,130.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,190.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N3 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
135.5 km
Total: 270.5 km
Midpoint 135.5 km
270.5 km 3 hrs 8 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 270.5 km
Return-cycle span 540.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.15899, 28.70217
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg N3 from Harrismith? +
Johannesburg N3 is about 270.5 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N3 to Harrismith? +
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 Johannesburg N3 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R452.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R454.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R504.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R508.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 to Harrismith? +
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

: Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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