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Distance from Riva to Harrismith

N Riva → Harrismith
Road distance
305.0 km
Highway dominant · N1
Riva to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 305.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
286.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 34 min
Start point
Riva Close
End point
Warden Street
Return: 7 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
214 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R596.42
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R597.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R594.01
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R614.87
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R786.95
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R787.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R783.76
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R811.29
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,035.46
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,036.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,031.26
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,067.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8655, 28.1056
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 4 °C Riva Clear Sky View Forecast → 2 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Riva → Harrismith
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Car
305.0 km
3 hrs 34 min
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Two-wheeler
305.0 km
~4 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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305.0 km 3 hrs 34 min
Start Riva
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Riva to Harrismith via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Head on Riva Close
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Villa Garcia North Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Palmas Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Perdeblom Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Perdeblom Street
    0.3 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    3.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Summit Road
    3.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Olifantsfontein Road
    1.4 km
  12. Turn right towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    9.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  26. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 21
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
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 -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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 → Riva Riva to Johannesburg Riva to Pretoria Riva to Cape Town Riva to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.9 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:48 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,274.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,341.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 Riva Start: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558
Midpoint
152.9 km
Total: 305.0 km
Midpoint 152.9 km
305.0 km 3 hrs 34 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 305.0 km
Return-cycle span 610.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86554, 28.10558
Midpoint -27.02514, 28.61303
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Riva from Harrismith? +
Riva is about 305.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Riva to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Riva to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Riva 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 Riva to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R596.42 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R597.08 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R594.01 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R614.87 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Riva to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 21 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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ern Bypass
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