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Distance from Eldorado Park to Harrismith

Eldorado Park to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Eldorado Park → Harrismith
Road distance
291.4 km
181.1 mi • 157.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
251.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 24 min
Return: 6 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 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
R487.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R490.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R543.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R547.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R643.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R646.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R716.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R722.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R846.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R850.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R943.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R951.03
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
10.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.2°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
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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291.4 km 3 hrs 24 min
Start Eldorado Park
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 Saint Marks Street
    1.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Saint Francis Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Turf Avenue
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N12
    0.8 km
  6. Merge slight right
    11.1 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 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

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.0 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Eldorado Park → Harrismith
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Eldorado Park, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Eldorado Park → Harrismith
Eldorado Park 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
1.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
15.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
52.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Eldorado Park
Eldorado Park ↔ Harrismith
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Eldorado Park -26.30859, 27.88056
Midpoint
146.0 km
Total: 291.4 km
Midpoint 146.0 km
291.4 km 3 hrs 24 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 291.4 km
Return-cycle span 582.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.30859, 27.88056
Midpoint -27.07739, 28.64967
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 Eldorado Park from Harrismith? +
Eldorado Park is about 291.4 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Eldorado Park to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Eldorado Park to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Eldorado Park 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 Eldorado Park to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R487.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R490.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R543.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R547.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Eldorado Park to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 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

ern Bypass
From Eldorado Park To Harrismith
: Heidelberg
From Eldorado Park To Harrismith
Durban
From Eldorado Park To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Eldorado Park, 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: 1.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 15.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 52.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 129.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 156.0 km

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