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Distance from Saxonwold to Harrismith

Saxonwold to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 278.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 16 min.

N Saxonwold → Harrismith
Road distance
278.3 km
M1 M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
259.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 16 min
Start point
Ashwold Road
End point
Warden Street
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
196 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R531.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R533.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R647.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R651.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R701.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R703.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R853.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R859.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R922.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R926.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,123.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,130.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1583, 28.0394
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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278.3 km 3 hrs 16 min
Start Saxonwold
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ashwold Road
    0.6 km
  2. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    2.7 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards M1
    0.3 km
  4. Merge slight right
    3.1 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Durban
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    10.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  19. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Saxonwold Saxonwold to Johannesburg Saxonwold to Pretoria Saxonwold to Cape Town Saxonwold to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
139.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:33 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,163.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,224.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Saxonwold Start: Ashwold Road -26.15833, 28.03944
Midpoint
139.4 km
Total: 278.3 km
Midpoint 139.4 km
278.3 km 3 hrs 16 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 278.3 km
Return-cycle span 556.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 139.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15833, 28.03944
Midpoint -27.12852, 28.68266
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 Saxonwold from Harrismith? +
Saxonwold is about 278.3 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Saxonwold to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Saxonwold to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Saxonwold 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 Saxonwold to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R531.32 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R533.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R647.12 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R651.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Saxonwold to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 13 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

: Durban
From Saxonwold To Harrismith
Selby
From Saxonwold To Harrismith
Kimberley
From Saxonwold To Harrismith
ern Bypass
From Saxonwold To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Saxonwold
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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