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Distance from Via Torino to Harrismith

Via Torino to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Via Torino → Harrismith
Road distance
294.0 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
270.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 24 min
Start point
Via Torino
End point
Warden Street
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
204 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R492.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R494.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R548.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R552.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R649.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R652.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R723.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R729.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R854.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R858.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R951.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R959.44
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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
-26.0640, 28.0033
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.0 km 3 hrs 24 min
Start Via Torino
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Via Torino
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Grosvenor Road
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Bryanston Drive
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.2 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  17. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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
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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Via Torino Via Torino to Johannesburg Via Torino to Pretoria Via Torino to Cape Town Via Torino to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:32 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,228.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,293.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Via Torino Start: Via Torino -26.06399, 28.00328
Midpoint
147.3 km
Total: 294.0 km
Midpoint 147.3 km
294.0 km 3 hrs 24 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 294.0 km
Return-cycle span 587.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.06399, 28.00328
Midpoint -27.06708, 28.64303
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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Questions 9
How far is Via Torino from Harrismith? +
Via Torino is about 294.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Via Torino to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Via Torino to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Via Torino 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 Via Torino to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R492.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R494.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R548.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R552.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Via Torino to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 21 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

Toll: Pretoria
From Via Torino To Harrismith
Western Bypass
From Via Torino To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Via Torino, Gauteng
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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