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Distance from Johannesburg to Harrismith

N Johannesburg → Harrismith
Road distance
270.5 km
Highway dominant · M2 / N3
Johannesburg to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 270.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 8 min.
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: 6 hrs 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 R27.95 / litre
R544.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R546.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R543.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R569.81
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R718.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R721.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R717.40
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R751.83
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R944.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R948.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R943.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R989.26
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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 Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Johannesburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Harrismith Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Harrismith
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Car
270.5 km
3 hrs 8 min
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Two-wheeler
270.5 km
~4 hrs 9 min
65 km/h avg
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Craft Coffee

50 Gwigwi Mrewbi Street, Johannesburg, 2113 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 4 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 0 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

57 Bezuidenhout Street, 2094, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Pick n Pay Express

408 M2 East Highway, Heriotdale EXT 19, 2094, Gauteng 5 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 6 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 11 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Johannesburg

Shell

11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng 10 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 29 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 29 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 104 km from start
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Convenience store Near Harrismith

Shell Select

9880, Free State 244 km from start
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Convenience store Near Harrismith

Quickshop

Harrismith 251 km from start
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270.5 km 189 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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

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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.
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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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Halfway point
135.5 km
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
Mid-route reference
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
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:50 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
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 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
135.5 km
Total: 270.5 km
Midpoint 135.5 km
270.5 km 189 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 270.5 km
Return-cycle span 541 km
Traversal time 189 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
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Harrismith? +
Johannesburg is about 270.5 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 189 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg 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 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R544.30 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R546.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R543.72 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R569.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 13 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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