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Distance from Selby N3 to Harrismith M2

Selby N3 to Harrismith M2 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 274.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Selby N3 → Harrismith M2
Road distance
274.0 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
Start point
Soweto Highway
End point
Warden Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
191 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R458.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R460.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R510.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R515.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R605.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R608.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R674.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R679.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R796.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R800.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R887.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R894.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
154° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
334° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2285, 28.0178
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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274.0 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Selby N3
Finish Harrismith M2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Soweto Highway
    0.5 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ophir Booysens Road
    0.5 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Ophir Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Mewett Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    1.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Village Road
    0.2 km
  7. Take the ramp slight right towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right
    9.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  21. 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 -26.274, 28.149
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith M2 → Selby N3 Selby N3 to Johannesburg Selby N3 to Pretoria Selby N3 to Cape Town Selby N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith M2 Pretoria to Harrismith M2 Cape Town to Harrismith M2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith M2
06:33 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,145.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,205.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Selby N3 Start: Soweto Highway -26.22846, 28.01777
Midpoint
137.3 km
Total: 274.0 km
Midpoint 137.3 km
274.0 km 3 hrs 11 min
Destination Harrismith M2 End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 274.0 km
Return-cycle span 548.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22846, 28.01777
Midpoint -27.14525, 28.69340
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 M2
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith M2
4
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Questions 9
How far is Selby N3 from Harrismith M2? +
Selby N3 is about 274.0 km from Harrismith M2 by road.
How long does it take from Selby N3 to Harrismith M2? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Selby N3 to Harrismith M2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Selby N3 to Harrismith M2? +
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 Selby N3 to Harrismith M2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R458.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R460.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R510.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R515.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Selby N3 to Harrismith M2? +
Yes. There are 13 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 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. 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

: Mooistraat
From Selby N3 To Harrismith M2
Durban
From Selby N3 To Harrismith M2
Kimberley
From Selby N3 To Harrismith M2
ern Bypass
From Selby N3 To Harrismith M2
Harrismith
From Selby N3 To Harrismith M2

Route Locations

Start area
Selby N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith M2, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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