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Distance from Linate R21 to Harrismith

Linate R21 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 265.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Linate R21 → Harrismith
Road distance
265.9 km
N12 N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Start point
Linate Crescent
End point
Warden Street
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R445.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R447.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R495.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R499.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R587.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R590.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R654.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R659.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R772.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R776.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R860.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R867.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1252, 28.2531
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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265.9 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Linate R21
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Linate Crescent
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Laguardia Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Kortdoorn Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Louis Botha Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Tempelhof South Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    2.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  27. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Linate R21 Linate R21 to Johannesburg Linate R21 to Pretoria Linate R21 to Cape Town Linate R21 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
95.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:32 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,111.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,170.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Linate R21 Start: Linate Crescent -26.12516, 28.25305
Midpoint
133.3 km
Total: 265.9 km
Midpoint 133.3 km
265.9 km 3 hrs 18 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 265.9 km
Return-cycle span 531.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.12516, 28.25305
Midpoint -27.17725, 28.71156
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 Linate R21 from Harrismith? +
Linate R21 is about 265.9 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Linate R21 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Linate R21 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Linate R21 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 Linate R21 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R445.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R447.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R495.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R499.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Linate R21 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 11 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

Linate Crescent
From Linate R21 To Harrismith
: eMalahleni
From Linate R21 To Harrismith
: Villiers
From Linate R21 To Harrismith
Durban
From Linate R21 To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Linate R21, 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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