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Distance from Roodepoort to Harrismith N1

Roodepoort to Harrismith N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 292.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 27 min.

N Roodepoort → Harrismith N1
Road distance
292.7 km
N1 N12 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
266.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 27 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
207 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R489.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R492.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R545.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R550.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R646.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R649.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R720.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R725.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R850.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R854.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R947.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R955.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
153° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
333° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1564, 27.8858
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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292.7 km 3 hrs 27 min
Start Roodepoort
Finish Harrismith N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Louis Botha Drive
    2.6 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Beacon Road
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  21. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 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 -26.177, 27.945
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 -26.263, 27.976
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith N1 → Roodepoort Roodepoort to Johannesburg Roodepoort to Pretoria Roodepoort to Cape Town Roodepoort to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N1 Pretoria to Harrismith N1 Cape Town to Harrismith N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N1
06:30 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,223.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,287.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
146.7 km
Total: 292.7 km
Midpoint 146.7 km
292.7 km 3 hrs 27 min
Destination Harrismith N1 End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 292.7 km
Return-cycle span 585.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -27.07228, 28.64637
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Roodepoort from Harrismith N1? +
Roodepoort is about 292.7 km from Harrismith N1 by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort to Harrismith N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort to Harrismith N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort to Harrismith N1? +
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 Roodepoort to Harrismith N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R489.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R492.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R545.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R550.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort to Harrismith N1? +
Yes. There are 18 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Roodepoort To Harrismith N1
: O.R. Tambo International
From Roodepoort To Harrismith N1
eMalahleni
From Roodepoort To Harrismith N1
ern Bypass
From Roodepoort To Harrismith N1
: Heidelberg
From Roodepoort To Harrismith N1
Durban
From Roodepoort To Harrismith N1
Harrismith
From Roodepoort To Harrismith N1

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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