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Distance from Aliwal to Harrismith

Aliwal to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 321.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal → Harrismith
Road distance
321.0 km
199.4 mi • 173.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
278.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 48 min
Return: 7 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R537.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R539.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R598.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R603.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R708.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R712.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R789.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R796.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R932.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R937.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,039.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,047.56
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 3 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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321.0 km 3 hrs 48 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vista Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    9.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.6 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    3.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
160.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Aliwal → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Aliwal → Harrismith
Aliwal Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
27.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
44.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
165.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Aliwal
Aliwal ↔ Harrismith
Aliwal to Johannesburg Related trip
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Aliwal to Pretoria Related trip
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Aliwal to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
160.7 km
Total: 321.0 km
Midpoint 160.7 km
321.0 km 3 hrs 48 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 321.0 km
Return-cycle span 641.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 160.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -29.24776, 30.01930
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 Aliwal from Harrismith? +
Aliwal is about 321.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal 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 Aliwal to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R537.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R539.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R598.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R603.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 12 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 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

Vista Place
From Aliwal To Harrismith
: Durban
From Aliwal To Harrismith
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Harrismith
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Harrismith
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Aliwal To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Aliwal To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 27.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 44.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 165.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 82.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 142.4 km

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