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Distance from Machadodorp to Harrismith

N Machadodorp → Harrismith
Road distance
468.9 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
310.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 26 min
Start point
Potgieter Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
326 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R895.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R899.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,090.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,097.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,181.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,186.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,438.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,447.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,554.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,560.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,893.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,905.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
201° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
21° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6697, 30.2514
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Machadodorp to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 468.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 26 min.
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468.9 km 5 hrs 26 min
Start Machadodorp
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Potgieter Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Tobias Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Molen street
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    107.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    101.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Snake Road
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards Snake Road
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight onto Snake Road
    3.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    23.0 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R843.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:35 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,960.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,063.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Machadodorp Start: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138
Midpoint
234.7 km
Total: 468.9 km
Midpoint 234.7 km
468.9 km 5 hrs 26 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 468.9 km
Return-cycle span 937.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66972, 30.25138
Midpoint -26.36672, 28.34127
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 Machadodorp from Harrismith? +
Machadodorp is about 468.9 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Machadodorp to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Machadodorp to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Machadodorp 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 Machadodorp to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R895.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R899.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,090.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,097.30 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Machadodorp 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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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Towns along the route

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Durban
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Route Locations

Start area
Machadodorp
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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