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Distance from Russia Av to Harrismith

N Russia Av → Harrismith
Road distance
302.2 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R511
Russia Av to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
276.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 32 min
Start point
Russia Avenue
End point
Warden Street
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
212 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R577.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R579.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R702.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R707.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R761.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R764.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R927.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R933.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,001.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,005.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,220.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,227.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0399, 27.9231
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 21 °C Russia Av Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Harrismith Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Russia Av → Harrismith
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Car
302.2 km
3 hrs 32 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
302.2 km
~4 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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302 km
~36 min
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302.2 km 3 hrs 32 min
Start Russia Av
Finish Harrismith
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Directions from Russia Av to Harrismith via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Russia Av to Harrismith via R511
Provincial road route R511
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Russia Avenue
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Slovenia Street
    1.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Jubilee Road
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Aureole Avenue
    1.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Aureole Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Aureole Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Witkoppen Road
    6.4 km
  9. Turn right towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  11. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  12. Take the ramp straight towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  23. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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. 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 -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
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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
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
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 → Russia Av Russia Av to Johannesburg Russia Av to Pretoria Russia Av to Cape Town Russia Av to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.4 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:42 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,263.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,329.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Russia Av Start: Russia Avenue -26.03994, 27.92312
Midpoint
151.4 km
Total: 302.2 km
Midpoint 151.4 km
302.2 km 3 hrs 32 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 302.2 km
Return-cycle span 604.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03994, 27.92312
Midpoint -27.03517, 28.62215
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Russia Av from Harrismith? +
Russia Av is about 302.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Russia Av to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Russia Av to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Russia Av 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 Russia Av to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R577.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R579.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R702.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R707.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Russia Av 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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Towns along the route

Toll: Pretoria
From Russia Av To Harrismith
Western Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Russia Av, 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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