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Distance from Harrismith to Eldorado Park

Harrismith to Eldorado Park is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Eldorado Park
Road distance
288.4 km
179.2 mi • 155.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
251.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 25 min
Return: 6 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R482.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R485.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R537.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R542.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R636.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R639.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R709.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R715.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R838.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R842.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R933.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R941.19
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Eldorado Park
15.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.8°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
65%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 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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288.4 km 3 hrs 25 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Eldorado Park
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    20.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    7.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R558: Lenasia
    0.7 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Klipspruit Valley Road
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Turf Avenue
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Saint Francis Road
    0.5 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Marks Street
    1.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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 -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.5 km
Free State to Gauteng
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
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Eldorado Park
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Eldorado Park, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Eldorado Park
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Eldorado Park Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
4.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
12.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
49.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Eldorado Park → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Eldorado Park
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
144.5 km
Total: 288.4 km
Midpoint 144.5 km
288.4 km 3 hrs 25 min
Destination Eldorado Park -26.30859, 27.88056

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 288.4 km
Return-cycle span 576.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.08723, 28.65601
End -26.30859, 27.88056
Destination services

Available in Eldorado Park

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eldorado Park
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Eldorado Park
4
  • Pep
    Mtambo Street, Dlamini Soweto
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Eldorado Park
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Eldorado Park
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Eldorado Park
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Eldorado Park? +
Harrismith is about 288.4 km from Eldorado Park by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Eldorado Park? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Eldorado Park in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Eldorado Park? +
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 Harrismith to Eldorado Park? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R482.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R485.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R537.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R542.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Eldorado Park? +
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

: Johannesburg
From Harrismith To Eldorado Park
: Germiston
From Harrismith To Eldorado Park
Kimberley
From Harrismith To Eldorado Park
ern Bypass
From Harrismith To Eldorado Park
: Lenasia
From Harrismith To Eldorado Park

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eldorado Park, Gauteng
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: 4.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 12.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 49.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 126.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 133.9 km

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