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Distance from Or Tambo International to Harrismith

Or Tambo International to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 265.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Or Tambo International → Harrismith
Road distance
265.6 km
165.0 mi • 143.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 6 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R444.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R446.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R495.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R499.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R586.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R589.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R653.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R658.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R771.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R775.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R859.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R866.82
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
7.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
3.7°C
Day range High / low
H 10° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
10%
Wind 10m wind speed
20 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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265.6 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Or Tambo International
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Marco Polo Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Continue left onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    2.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  27. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
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
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.1 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Or Tambo International → Harrismith
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Or Tambo International → Harrismith
Or Tambo International Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
10.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
27.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
27.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Or Tambo International
Or Tambo International ↔ Harrismith
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint
133.1 km
Total: 265.6 km
Midpoint 133.1 km
265.6 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 265.6 km
Return-cycle span 531.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint -27.17864, 28.71220
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

Available in Harrismith

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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 Or Tambo International from Harrismith? +
Or Tambo International is about 265.6 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Or Tambo International to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Or Tambo International to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Or Tambo International 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 Or Tambo International to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R444.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R446.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R495.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R499.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Or Tambo International to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: eMalahleni
From Or Tambo International To Harrismith
: Villiers
From Or Tambo International To Harrismith
Durban
From Or Tambo International To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 10.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 27.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 27.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 104.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 111.1 km

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