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Distance from Lenasia to Harrismith

Lenasia to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 296.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 27 min.

N Lenasia → Harrismith
Road distance
296.7 km
184.4 mi • 160.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 27 min
Return: 6 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R496.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R499.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R553.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R557.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R655.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R658.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R730.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R735.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R862.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R866.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R960.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R968.41
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
10.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.2°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 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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296.7 km 3 hrs 27 min
Start Lenasia
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Rose Avenue
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Flamingo Street
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    2.1 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    14.0 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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. 6 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 -26.259, 28.115
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lenasia → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Lenasia
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lenasia → Harrismith
Lenasia Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith 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
3.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
20.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
58.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Lenasia
Lenasia ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lenasia -26.31948, 27.82464
Midpoint
148.7 km
Total: 296.7 km
Midpoint 148.7 km
296.7 km 3 hrs 27 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 296.7 km
Return-cycle span 593.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31948, 27.82464
Midpoint -27.05661, 28.63631
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is Lenasia from Harrismith? +
Lenasia is about 296.7 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Lenasia to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lenasia to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lenasia to Harrismith? +
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 Lenasia to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R496.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R499.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R553.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R557.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lenasia to Harrismith? +
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

: Johannesburg
From Lenasia To Harrismith
ern Bypass
From Lenasia To Harrismith
: Heidelberg
From Lenasia To Harrismith
Durban
From Lenasia To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Lenasia
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
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: 3.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 20.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 58.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 135.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 161.3 km

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