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Distance from Pretoria M3 N1 to Harrismith

Pretoria M3 N1 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 335.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria M3 N1 → Harrismith
Road distance
335.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
307.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 48 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
228 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R561.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R563.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R625.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R630.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R740.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R744.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R825.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R831.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R974.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R979.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,085.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,094.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
164° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
344° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6197, 28.2778
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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335.3 km 3 hrs 48 min
Start Pretoria M3 N1
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    34.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R766.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Pretoria M3 N1 Pretoria M3 N1 to Johannesburg Pretoria M3 N1 to Pretoria Pretoria M3 N1 to Cape Town Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
168.1 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:30 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,401.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,475.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria M3 N1 -25.61968, 28.27776
Midpoint
168.1 km
Total: 335.3 km
Midpoint 168.1 km
335.3 km 3 hrs 48 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 335.3 km
Return-cycle span 670.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 168.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.61968, 28.27776
Midpoint -26.90539, 28.53971
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 Pretoria M3 N1 from Harrismith? +
Pretoria M3 N1 is about 335.3 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria M3 N1 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M3 N1 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria M3 N1 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 Pretoria M3 N1 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R561.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R563.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R625.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R630.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M3 N1 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 33 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. 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

: Johannesburg
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Harrismith
: Germiston
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Harrismith
Durban
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Harrismith
Roodepoort
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Harrismith
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Harrismith
ern Bypass
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria M3 N1, Gauteng
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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