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Distance from Shell 1804 Gauteng to Harrismith

Shell 1804 Gauteng to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shell 1804 Gauteng → Harrismith
Road distance
281.6 km
175.0 mi • 152.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 17 min
Return: 6 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R473.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R529.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R621.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R624.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R692.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R698.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R818.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R822.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R911.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R919.07
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
7.7°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.2°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
28%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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281.6 km 3 hrs 17 min
Start Shell 1804 Gauteng
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Chris Hani Road
    4.4 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    17.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  17. 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.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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 -26.245, 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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.1 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell 1804 Gauteng → Harrismith
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Shell 1804 Gauteng, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell 1804 Gauteng → Harrismith
Shell 1804 Gauteng 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
5.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
11.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
43.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Shell 1804 Gauteng
Shell 1804 Gauteng ↔ Harrismith
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell 1804 Gauteng -26.25941, 27.91439
Midpoint
141.1 km
Total: 281.6 km
Midpoint 141.1 km
281.6 km 3 hrs 17 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 281.6 km
Return-cycle span 563.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25941, 27.91439
Midpoint -27.11562, 28.67437
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 Shell 1804 Gauteng from Harrismith? +
Shell 1804 Gauteng is about 281.6 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Shell 1804 Gauteng to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell 1804 Gauteng to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell 1804 Gauteng 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 Shell 1804 Gauteng to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R471.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R473.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R525.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R529.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell 1804 Gauteng to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 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

: Johannesburg
From Shell 1804 Gauteng To Harrismith
Emalahleni
From Shell 1804 Gauteng To Harrismith
ern Bypass
From Shell 1804 Gauteng To Harrismith
: Heidelberg
From Shell 1804 Gauteng To Harrismith
Durban
From Shell 1804 Gauteng To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Shell 1804 Gauteng, 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: 5.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 11.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 43.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 120.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 127.1 km

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