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Distance from O 3 Istanbul to Harrismith

N O 3 Istanbul → Harrismith
Road distance
246.2 km
Highway dominant · N3
O 3 Istanbul to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 246.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
228.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 1 min
Start point
Istanbul Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 6 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
181 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R495.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R497.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R494.94
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R518.69
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R653.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R656.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R653.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R684.38
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R860.19
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R863.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R859.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R900.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
162° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
342° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.3182, 28.4307
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C O 3 Istanbul Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
O 3 Istanbul → Harrismith
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Car
246.2 km
3 hrs 1 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
246.2 km
~3 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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246.2 km 3 hrs 1 min
Start O 3 Istanbul
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from O 3 Istanbul to Harrismith via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Head on Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Houston Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    0.3 km
  6. Continue
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    8.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Fred Wegener Road
    2.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Wit Road
    15.5 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
123.4 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:49 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,029.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,083.32
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 O 3 Istanbul Start: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint
123.4 km
Total: 246.2 km
Midpoint 123.4 km
246.2 km 3 hrs 1 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 246.2 km
Return-cycle span 492.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 123.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint -27.25812, 28.75200
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is O 3 Istanbul from Harrismith? +
O 3 Istanbul is about 246.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from O 3 Istanbul to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 3 Istanbul to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O 3 Istanbul 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 O 3 Istanbul to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R495.47 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R497.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R494.94 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R518.69 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 3 Istanbul to Harrismith? +
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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Tonk Meter Way
From O 3 Istanbul To Harrismith
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