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Distance from E420 to Harrismith

E420 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 273.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N E420 → Harrismith
Road distance
273.6 km
170.0 mi • 147.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
256.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 12 min
Return: 6 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R457.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R460.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R510.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R514.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R604.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R607.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R673.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R678.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R795.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R798.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R885.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R892.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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273.6 km 3 hrs 12 min
Start E420
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto De Korte Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Harrison Street
    1.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn slight left towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  21. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.1 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
E420 → Harrismith
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
E420, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
E420 → Harrismith
E420 Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
2.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
19.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
35.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → E420
E420 ↔ Harrismith
E420 to Johannesburg Related trip
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E420 to Pretoria Related trip
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E420 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E420 -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint
137.1 km
Total: 273.6 km
Midpoint 137.1 km
273.6 km 3 hrs 12 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 273.6 km
Return-cycle span 547.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint -27.14689, 28.69444
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
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is E420 from Harrismith? +
E420 is about 273.6 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from E420 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E420 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E420 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 E420 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R457.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R460.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R510.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R514.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E420 to Harrismith? +
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 E420 To Harrismith
Durban
From E420 To Harrismith
Kimberley
From E420 To Harrismith
ern Bypass
From E420 To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
E420, 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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 2.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 19.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 35.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 112.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 119.1 km

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