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Distance from Maseru R564 to Harrismith R48

Maseru R564 to Harrismith R48 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Maseru R564 → Harrismith R48
Road distance
257.4 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
237.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 9 min
Start point
Maseru Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
189 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R491.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R493.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R598.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R602.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R648.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R651.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R789.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R794.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R853.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R856.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,039.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,045.86
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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
-26.3529, 28.1048
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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257.4 km 3 hrs 9 min
Start Maseru R564
Finish Harrismith R48
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Maseru Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Cairo Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Kliprivier Road
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Rivett Carnett Street
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Yende Street
    2.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Tswelopele Street
    1.8 km
  9. Turn left onto Sontonga Road
    1.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Thutong Street
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Bierman Road
    5.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Biermann Avenue
    0.8 km
  13. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Heidelberg
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    42.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  23. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith R48 → Maseru R564 Maseru R564 to Johannesburg Maseru R564 to Pretoria Maseru R564 to Cape Town Maseru R564 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith R48 Pretoria to Harrismith R48 Cape Town to Harrismith R48
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.0 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
18.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith R48
06:35 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,076.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,132.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maseru R564 Start: Maseru Street -26.35293, 28.10480
Midpoint
129.0 km
Total: 257.4 km
Midpoint 129.0 km
257.4 km 3 hrs 9 min
Destination Harrismith R48 End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 257.4 km
Return-cycle span 514.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.35293, 28.10480
Midpoint -27.21297, 28.72805
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 R48
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith R48
4
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Questions 9
How far is Maseru R564 from Harrismith R48? +
Maseru R564 is about 257.4 km from Harrismith R48 by road.
How long does it take from Maseru R564 to Harrismith R48? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maseru R564 to Harrismith R48 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maseru R564 to Harrismith R48? +
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 Maseru R564 to Harrismith R48? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R491.57 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R493.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R598.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R602.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maseru R564 to Harrismith R48? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Heidelberg
From Maseru R564 To Harrismith R48
Harrismith
From Maseru R564 To Harrismith R48

Route Locations

Start area
Maseru R564, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith R48, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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