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251 km • 3h 18m • 1 toll plazas

Harrismith Vanderbijlpark

The drive from Harrismith (Free State) to Vanderbijlpark (Gauteng) is251 km, taking around 3h 18m.You'll pass 1 SANRAL toll plazas on the way.

R543one-way • sedan • 1 pax
Tolls
R 94
Fuel
R 449
Drive time
3h 18m
Distance
251 km

Toll plazas on the way

Total tolls (Class 1)R 94

Frequently asked

How long does it take to drive from Harrismith to Vanderbijlpark?

3h 18m of driving, about 251 km. Add a 30 to 60 minute buffer for fuel stops and traffic, especially during December and Easter.

How much does fuel cost from Harrismith to Vanderbijlpark?

A sedan burning 7L/100km will use 17.6 litres at the current ULP 95 price of R25.58/L, about R 449. SUVs, bakkies and trucks burn more; bikes burn less.

How many toll gates are there from Harrismith to Vanderbijlpark?

1 toll plazas, totalling R 94 for a Class 1 light vehicle.

What's the total cost of driving from Harrismith to Vanderbijlpark?

For a single sedan at today's fuel and toll prices, around R 543 one-way. Round trip works out to roughly R 1 087.

Is it cheaper to drive or fly between Harrismith and Vanderbijlpark?

Driving costs about R 543 for the vehicle, regardless of how many people are in it. Flights vary, but as a rule of thumb: 3 or more people splitting the drive almost always beats flying once you factor in airport transfers and luggage.

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Distance and duration estimated using OpenStreetMap geometry × a 1.3 routing factor (Phase 1.5 replaces this with live OpenRouteService data). Toll tariffs last verified 25 August 2026. Fuel prices effective 5 August 2026. Round-trip cost is simply ×2; actual costs vary with traffic, fuel pump variation, and how often you stop.