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Distance from Pretoria to Harrismith

Pretoria to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 316.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.

N Pretoria → Harrismith
Road distance
316.9 km
196.9 mi • 171.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
296.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
221 min
Return: 442 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
221 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R530.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R533.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R591.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R595.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R700.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R703.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R779.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R786.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R921.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R925.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,026.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,034.41
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
10.7°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.8°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
85%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

316.9 km 221 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 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 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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 -25.939, 28.140
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
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
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
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
158.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Harrismith
Pretoria 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
23.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
40.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
155.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
158.9 km
Total: 316.9 km
Midpoint 158.9 km
316.9 km 221 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 316.9 km
Return-cycle span 633.8 km
Traversal time 221 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.97806, 28.58406
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 from Harrismith? +
Pretoria is about 316.9 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 221 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria 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 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R530.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R533.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R591.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R595.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
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: 23.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 40.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 155.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 78.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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