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Distance from Harrismith to Milner Crescent

Harrismith to Milner Crescent is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 266.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Milner Crescent
Road distance
266.4 km
165.5 mi • 143.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 7 min
Return: 6 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R445.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R448.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R496.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R500.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R588.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R591.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R655.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R660.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R774.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R777.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R862.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R869.49
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Milner Crescent
14.4°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.1°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
48%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 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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266.4 km 3 hrs 7 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Milner Crescent
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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
    63.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Oriel
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M40: Oriel
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn slight left towards M98
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Smith Road
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Langermann Drive
    1.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Milner Crescent
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 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 -26.245, 28.135
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.5 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 33 min • 1 hr 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Milner Crescent
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Milner Crescent, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Milner Crescent
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Milner Crescent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
10.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
26.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
27.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Milner Crescent → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Milner Crescent
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
133.5 km
Total: 266.4 km
Midpoint 133.5 km
266.4 km 3 hrs 7 min
Destination Milner Crescent -26.19353, 28.09925

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 266.4 km
Return-cycle span 532.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.17342, 28.70978
End -26.19353, 28.09925
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Milner Crescent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Milner Crescent
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Milner Crescent
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Milner Crescent
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Milner Crescent
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Milner Crescent
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Milner Crescent
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Milner Crescent
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Milner Crescent? +
Harrismith is about 266.4 km from Milner Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Milner Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Milner Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Milner Crescent? +
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 Milner Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R445.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R448.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R496.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R500.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Milner Crescent? +
Yes. There are 14 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 Milner Crescent
: Oriel
From Harrismith To Milner Crescent
Pretoria
From Harrismith To Milner Crescent
Malvern
From Harrismith To Milner Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Milner Crescent, 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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 10.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 26.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 27.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 111.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 104.9 km

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