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Distance from Harrismith to Soweto

Harrismith to Soweto is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 286.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 9 min.

N Harrismith → Soweto
Road distance
286.8 km
178.2 mi • 154.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
259.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 9 min
Return: 6 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R480.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R482.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R534.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R539.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R633.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R636.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R705.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R711.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R833.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R837.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R928.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R936.20
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Soweto
14.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.7°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
78%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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286.8 km 3 hrs 9 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northwest on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  2. Turn left onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  6. Keep left
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto N3
    147.1 km
  8. Keep left
    106.9 km
  9. Keep left
    17.9 km
  10. Keep right
    1.0 km
  11. Keep right
    2.2 km
  12. Keep left
    0.5 km
  13. Keep left
    3.4 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road, M70
    2.3 km
  15. Keep left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  20. Arrive at Isigwe Street, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
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 -26.274, 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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
143.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Soweto
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto 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
6.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
10.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
48.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
143.4 km
Total: 286.8 km
Midpoint 143.4 km
286.8 km 3 hrs 9 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 286.8 km
Return-cycle span 573.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.09540, 28.66126
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

Available in Soweto

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • Pep
    Mtambo Street, Dlamini Soweto
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Soweto
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Soweto

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Historic township and cultural district
Standout History, identity and lived urban culture
Best for Who this destination suits
History and culture Guided tours Urban experience Day trip from Joburg
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Vilakazi Street, Orlando West and other parts of Soweto serve different trip purposes, so a named stop or exact venue is better than routing to Soweto alone.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Soweto for cultural touring, heritage travel and guided urban experiences tied to the wider Johannesburg trip.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Soweto Tourism represents a large network of local tourism businesses
The area is best experienced through named sites and neighbourhood-level planning
It carries strong heritage and community-based tourism value
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Soweto? +
Harrismith is about 286.8 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Soweto? +
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 Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R480.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R482.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R534.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R539.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 16 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

Hekroodt Circle
From Harrismith To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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