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Distance from Harrismith to Simon Mazorodze

Harrismith to Simon Mazorodze is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,360.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Simon Mazorodze
Road distance
1,360.9 km
845.7 mi • 734.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,163.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 53 min
Return: 29 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,278.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,289.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,537.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,558.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,005.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,020.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,348.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,375.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,955.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,973.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,406.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,441.79
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Simon Mazorodze
16.4°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.7°C
Day range High / low
H 28° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
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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1,360.9 km 14 hrs 53 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Simon Mazorodze
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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
    81.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    5.0 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    103.8 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  28. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  31. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  32. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  33. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    2.5 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  37. Merge slight right
    123.9 km
  38. Continue make a U-turn onto Simon Mazorodze
    0.7 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 54
Known total R1,810.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 54 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
682.2 km
Free State to Harare Province
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 26 min • 7 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Harare Province
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Simon Mazorodze
Free State to Harare Province
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Simon Mazorodze, Harare Province
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Simon Mazorodze
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Simon Mazorodze Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Harare Province
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,067.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,084.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
988.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Simon Mazorodze → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Simon Mazorodze
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
682.2 km
Total: 1,360.9 km
Midpoint 682.2 km
1,360.9 km 14 hrs 53 min
Destination Simon Mazorodze -17.95165, 30.97763

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Harare Province
One-way road span 1,360.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,721.9 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 682.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -23.11943, 29.89497
End -17.95165, 30.97763
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Simon Mazorodze? +
Harrismith is about 1,360.9 km from Simon Mazorodze by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Simon Mazorodze? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Simon Mazorodze in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Simon Mazorodze? +
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 Simon Mazorodze? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,278.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,289.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,537.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,558.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Simon Mazorodze? +
Yes. There are 54 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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 Simon Mazorodze
: Pretoria
From Harrismith To Simon Mazorodze
Polokwane
From Harrismith To Simon Mazorodze
Krugersdorp
From Harrismith To Simon Mazorodze
Robert Mugabe Way
From Harrismith To Simon Mazorodze

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Simon Mazorodze, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,067.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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