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Distance from Assagay to Harrismith

Assagay to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 268.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Assagay → Harrismith
Road distance
268.8 km
167.1 mi • 145.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
229.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
Return: 6 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R450.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R452.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R501.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R505.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R593.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R596.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R661.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R666.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R781.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R785.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R870.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R877.45
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
11.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.8°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
55%
Wind 10m wind speed
27 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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268.8 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Assagay
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Assagay Crescent
    0.3 km
  2. Turn slight right onto Acorn Grove
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Kassier Road
    1.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Kassier Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Continue make a U-turn
    0.0 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cliffdale Road
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    2.1 km
  10. Merge slight right
    211.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  19. 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 Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Assagay → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Assagay, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Assagay → Harrismith
Assagay 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
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
7.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
24.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
113.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Assagay
Assagay ↔ Harrismith
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Assagay to Pretoria Related trip
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Assagay to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Assagay -29.78261, 30.74260
Midpoint
134.5 km
Total: 268.8 km
Midpoint 134.5 km
268.8 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 268.8 km
Return-cycle span 537.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.78261, 30.74260
Midpoint -29.05959, 29.90709
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 Assagay from Harrismith? +
Assagay is about 268.8 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Assagay to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Assagay to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Assagay 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 Assagay to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R450.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R452.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R501.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R505.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Assagay 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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Assagay Crescent
From Assagay To Harrismith
Acorn Grove
From Assagay To Harrismith
: Pietermaritzburg
From Assagay To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Assagay To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Assagay To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Assagay, 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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 7.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 24.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 113.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 30.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 90.3 km

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