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Distance from Harrismith to Vrede

Harrismith to Vrede is a practical regional trip, covering about 115.5 km in roughly 1 hr 47 min.

N Harrismith → Vrede
Road distance
115.5 km
71.8 mi • 62.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
94.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 47 min
Return: 3 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R193.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R194.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R215.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R217.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R255.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R256.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R284.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R286.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R335.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R337.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R374.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R377.07
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 2 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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115.5 km 1 hr 47 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Vrede
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Destination
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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
    52.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Vrede
    1.4 km
  10. Go straight
    40.8 km
  11. Turn right
    13.6 km
  12. Go straight
    1.8 km
  13. Turn right
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  16. Go straight onto Church Street
    1.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Der Lingen Street
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
57.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
53 min • 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Vrede
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Vrede
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Vrede
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Vrede Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Welkom
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
19.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
3.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
15.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vrede → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Vrede
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Harrismith to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
57.9 km
Total: 115.5 km
Midpoint 57.9 km
115.5 km 1 hr 47 min
Destination Vrede -27.42647, 29.16371

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 115.5 km
Return-cycle span 231.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 47 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 15.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 57.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.80599, 28.96788
End -27.42647, 29.16371
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Vrede
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Questions 8
How far is Harrismith from Vrede? +
Harrismith is about 115.5 km from Vrede by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Vrede? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Vrede in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Vrede? +
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 Vrede? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R193.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R194.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R215.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R217.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Vrede? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Vrede
: Vrede
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Route Locations

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

Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 19.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 3.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 15.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 16.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 27.3 km

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