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Distance from Maseru to Harrismith N1

Maseru to Harrismith N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 596.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Maseru → Harrismith N1
Road distance
596.1 km
N1 R511 R512 R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
436.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 14 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
434 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R997.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,002.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,111.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,120.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,316.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,322.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,466.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,478.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,732.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,740.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,929.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,945.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
128° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
308° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8746, 25.6417
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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596.1 km 7 hrs 14 min
Start Maseru
Finish Harrismith N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Vryburg Road
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Main Street
    0.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Shippard Street
    67.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    177.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512
    2.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  11. Go straight
    2.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    10.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.4 km
  15. Turn left onto 6th Road
    6.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Cedar Avenue
    4.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Witkoppen Road towards R564
    0.8 km
  18. Turn right towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  20. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  21. Take the ramp straight towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  29. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  31. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  32. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R891.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
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
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith N1 → Maseru Maseru to Johannesburg Maseru to Pretoria Maseru to Cape Town Maseru to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N1 Pretoria to Harrismith N1 Cape Town to Harrismith N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.4 km
North West to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N1
06:30 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,491.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R119.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,622.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174
Midpoint
298.4 km
Total: 596.1 km
Midpoint 298.4 km
596.1 km 7 hrs 14 min
Destination Harrismith N1 End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Free State
One-way road span 596.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,192.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87461, 25.64174
Midpoint -25.98158, 27.97263
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 N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Maseru from Harrismith N1? +
Maseru is about 596.1 km from Harrismith N1 by road.
How long does it take from Maseru to Harrismith N1? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maseru to Harrismith N1 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Maseru to Harrismith N1? +
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 to Harrismith N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R997.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,002.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,111.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,120.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maseru to Harrismith N1? +
Yes. There are 27 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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

: Randburg
From Maseru To Harrismith N1
Hartbeespoort Dam
From Maseru To Harrismith N1
Toll: Pretoria
From Maseru To Harrismith N1
Western Bypass
From Maseru To Harrismith N1
Harrismith
From Maseru To Harrismith N1

Route Locations

Start area
Maseru, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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