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Distance from Theunissen to Harrismith

Theunissen to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 260.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min.

N Theunissen → Harrismith
Road distance
260.4 km
161.8 mi • 140.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
237.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
197 min
Return: 394 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
197 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R435.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R438.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R485.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R489.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R575.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R577.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R640.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R646.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R756.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R760.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R843.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R850.04
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
10.7°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.8°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
85%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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260.4 km 197 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    51.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  7. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
130.1 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Theunissen → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Theunissen
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Theunissen → Harrismith
Theunissen 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
16.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
32.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
21.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Theunissen
Theunissen ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
130.1 km
Total: 260.4 km
Midpoint 130.1 km
260.4 km 197 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 260.4 km
Return-cycle span 520.8 km
Traversal time 197 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.30633, 27.94276
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
4
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How far is Theunissen from Harrismith? +
Theunissen is about 260.4 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 197 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Theunissen 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 Theunissen to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R435.99 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R438.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R485.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R489.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen 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 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Theunissen
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: 16.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 32.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 21.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 125.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 117.6 km

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