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Distance from Harrismith to Lenasia

Harrismith to Lenasia is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 293.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 28 min.

N Harrismith → Lenasia
Road distance
293.5 km
182.4 mi • 158.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 28 min
Return: 6 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R491.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R493.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R547.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R551.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R648.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R651.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R722.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R728.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R852.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R857.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R950.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R957.89
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Lenasia
15.4°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.4°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
60%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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293.5 km 3 hrs 28 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Lenasia
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Start point
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
    10.5 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68: Lenadia
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    1.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Nirvana Drive West
    1.9 km
  23. Continue straight onto Lenasia Drive
    0.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Station Place
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. 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
147.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Lenasia
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Lenasia
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Lenasia
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Lenasia Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
0.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
17.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
54.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lenasia → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Lenasia
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
147.0 km
Total: 293.5 km
Midpoint 147.0 km
293.5 km 3 hrs 28 min
Destination Lenasia -26.31948, 27.82464

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 293.5 km
Return-cycle span 587.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.06729, 28.64316
End -26.31948, 27.82464
Destination services

Available in Lenasia

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lenasia
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Lenasia
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lenasia
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Lenasia
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Lenasia? +
Harrismith is about 293.5 km from Lenasia by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Lenasia? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Lenasia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Lenasia? +
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 Lenasia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R491.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R493.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R547.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R551.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Lenasia? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. 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 Lenasia
: Germiston
From Harrismith To Lenasia
Kimberley
From Harrismith To Lenasia
ern Bypass
From Harrismith To Lenasia
: Lenadia
From Harrismith To Lenasia
Soweto
From Harrismith To Lenasia
Station Place
From Harrismith To Lenasia

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lenasia
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 0.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 17.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 54.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 132.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 158.1 km

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