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Distance from Standerton to Harrismith

Standerton to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 172.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 48 min.

N Standerton → Harrismith
Road distance
172.0 km
106.9 mi • 92.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
148.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 48 min
Return: 5 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R287.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R289.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R320.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R323.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R379.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R381.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R423.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R426.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R499.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R502.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R556.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R561.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 3 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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172.0 km 2 hrs 48 min
Start Standerton
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Street
    1.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.1 km
  5. Turn right onto George Street
    56.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    13.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    40.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3: Warden
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  10. Merge slight right
    52.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  18. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Standerton → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Standerton
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Standerton → Harrismith
Standerton Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
17.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
10.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
36.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Standerton
Standerton ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Standerton -26.94333, 29.24361
Midpoint
86.2 km
Total: 172.0 km
Midpoint 86.2 km
172.0 km 2 hrs 48 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 172.0 km
Return-cycle span 344.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 11.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.94333, 29.24361
Midpoint -27.55686, 29.00734
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

Available in Harrismith

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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 8
How far is Standerton from Harrismith? +
Standerton is about 172.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Standerton to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Standerton to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Standerton 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 Standerton to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R287.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R289.31 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R320.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R323.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Standerton to Harrismith? +
No tollgates are 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 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

: Warden
From Standerton To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Standerton
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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 17.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 10.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 36.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 16.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 29.2 km

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