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Distance from Sandton to Harrismith

Sandton to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 282.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.

N Sandton → Harrismith
Road distance
282.4 km
175.5 mi • 152.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
264.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 6 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R472.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R526.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R530.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R623.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R626.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R694.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R700.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R820.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R824.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R914.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R921.58
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 33 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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282.4 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Sandton
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on West Street
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Katherine Street
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right towards M40
    0.4 km
  4. Go straight onto Grayston Drive
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rautenbach Avenue
    0.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Watt Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Pretoria Main Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Arkwright Avenue
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto London Road
    2.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Vincent Tshabalala Road
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    15.3 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 17
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 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 -26.153, 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 -26.222, 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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Sandton → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Sandton
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Sandton → Harrismith
Sandton Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
6.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
10.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
43.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Sandton
Sandton ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint
141.5 km
Total: 282.4 km
Midpoint 141.5 km
282.4 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 282.4 km
Return-cycle span 564.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10455, 28.05451
Midpoint -27.11235, 28.67226
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
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Questions 9
How far is Sandton from Harrismith? +
Sandton is about 282.4 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Sandton to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sandton 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 Sandton to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R472.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R474.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R526.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R530.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Germiston
From Sandton To Harrismith
ern Bypass
From Sandton To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 6.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 10.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 120.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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