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Distance from Johannesburg R706 M1 to Harrismith

N Johannesburg R706 M1 → Harrismith
Road distance
274.9 km
Metro routes · M17 / N12 / N3
Johannesburg R706 M1 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 274.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
252.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 6 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
191 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R553.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R555.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R552.69
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R579.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R730.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R732.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R729.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R764.25
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R960.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R964.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R959.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,005.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
154° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
334° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2322, 28.0193
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Johannesburg R706 M1 Fair View Forecast → 14 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Johannesburg R706 M1 → Harrismith
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Car
274.9 km
3 hrs 11 min
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Two-wheeler
274.9 km
~4 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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274.9 km 192 min
Start Johannesburg R706 M1
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from Johannesburg R706 M1 to Harrismith via N12 and N3
    National highway route N12N3
  2. Directions from Johannesburg R706 M1 to Harrismith via M17
    Metro arterial route M17
  3. Start your journey
    1.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17
    0.1 km
  6. Turn slight left onto Crownwood Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Xavier Street
    1.6 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    12.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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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Halfway point
137.8 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:50 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,149.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,209.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg R706 M1 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
137.8 km
Total: 274.9 km
Midpoint 137.8 km
274.9 km 192 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 274.9 km
Return-cycle span 549.8 km
Traversal time 192 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -27.14153, 28.69103
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg R706 M1 from Harrismith? +
Johannesburg R706 M1 is about 274.9 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg R706 M1 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 192 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg R706 M1 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg R706 M1 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 R706 M1 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R553.29 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R555.47 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R552.69 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R579.22 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg R706 M1 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 14 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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