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Distance from Robert Mugabe Way to Harrismith

Robert Mugabe Way to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,380.1 km in roughly 15 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Robert Mugabe Way → Harrismith
Road distance
1,380.1 km
857.6 mi • 745.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,178.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 8 min
Return: 30 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,310.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,321.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,573.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,594.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,048.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,062.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,395.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,423.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,011.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,029.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,468.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,504.40
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
10.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.6°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
48%
Wind 10m wind speed
2 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,380.1 km 15 hrs 8 min
Start Robert Mugabe Way
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Bulawayo Road
    2.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.2 km
  4. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Simon Mazorodze
    127.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  10. Continue
    2.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    145.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    105.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    5.0 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  28. Continue
    383.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  30. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  33. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  37. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  40. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  41. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  42. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  43. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 56
Known total R1,880.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 56 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
691.8 km
Harare Province to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 34 min • 7 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Harare Province to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Robert Mugabe Way → Harrismith
Harare Province to Free State
Start area Origin
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Robert Mugabe Way → Harrismith
Robert Mugabe Way Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Harare Province to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,087.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,103.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,007.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Robert Mugabe Way
Robert Mugabe Way ↔ Harrismith
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint
691.8 km
Total: 1,380.1 km
Midpoint 691.8 km
1,380.1 km 15 hrs 8 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Harare Province to Free State
One-way road span 1,380.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,760.3 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 691.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint -23.02731, 29.91955
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 Robert Mugabe Way from Harrismith? +
Robert Mugabe Way is about 1,380.1 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Robert Mugabe Way to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Robert Mugabe Way to Harrismith 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 Robert Mugabe Way 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 Robert Mugabe Way to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,310.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,321.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,573.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,594.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Robert Mugabe Way to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 56 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

Simon Mazorodze
From Robert Mugabe Way To Harrismith
: Johannesburg
From Robert Mugabe Way To Harrismith
: Germiston
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Durban
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Roodepoort
From Robert Mugabe Way To Harrismith
Bloemfontein
From Robert Mugabe Way To Harrismith
ern Bypass
From Robert Mugabe Way To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
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: 1,087.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,103.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,007.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 1,225.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,218.6 km

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