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Distance from Western Bypass to Harrismith

Western Bypass to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Harrismith
Road distance
294.3 km
182.9 mi • 158.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
270.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 20 min
Return: 6 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R492.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R495.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R548.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R553.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R650.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R653.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R724.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R730.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R855.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R859.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R952.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R960.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.3 km 3 hrs 20 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  11. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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 -26.245, 28.135
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.5 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Harrismith
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Harrismith
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
17.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
55.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Harrismith
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
147.5 km
Total: 294.3 km
Midpoint 147.5 km
294.3 km 3 hrs 20 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 294.3 km
Return-cycle span 588.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.06567, 28.64212
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
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Harrismith? +
Western Bypass is about 294.3 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R492.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R495.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R548.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R553.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 22 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. 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
Western Bypass, 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 17.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 55.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 132.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 139.8 km

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