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Distance from Potchefstroom to Harrismith

Potchefstroom to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 383.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 28 min.

N Potchefstroom → Harrismith
Road distance
383.7 km
238.4 mi • 207.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
266.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 28 min
Return: 8 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R642.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R645.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R715.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R721.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R847.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R851.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R944.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R951.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,115.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,120.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,242.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,252.42
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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383.7 km 4 hrs 28 min
Start Potchefstroom
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  3. Turn right onto Luke Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Retief Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto James Moroka Avenue
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    104.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
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  15. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
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  16. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Murray Street
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  18. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  19. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
192.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Potchefstroom → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Potchefstroom
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Potchefstroom → Harrismith
Potchefstroom Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
90.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
107.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
11.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom ↔ Harrismith
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint
192.2 km
Total: 383.7 km
Midpoint 192.2 km
383.7 km 4 hrs 28 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 383.7 km
Return-cycle span 767.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 192.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint -26.72413, 28.41405
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 Potchefstroom from Harrismith? +
Potchefstroom is about 383.7 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Potchefstroom to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Potchefstroom to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R642.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R645.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R715.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R721.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Potchefstroom to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 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

ern Bypass
From Potchefstroom To Harrismith
: Heidelberg
From Potchefstroom To Harrismith
Durban
From Potchefstroom To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Potchefstroom
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 90.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 107.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 11.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 145.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 222.2 km

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