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Distance from Avonford Crescent to Harrismith

N Avonford Crescent → Harrismith
Road distance
311.2 km
Highway dominant · M25 / N2 / N3 / N5
Avonford Crescent to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 311.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
240.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 35 min
Start point
Avonford Crescent
End point
Warden Street
Return: 7 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
215 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R608.49
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R609.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R606.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R627.31
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R802.87
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R803.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R799.62
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R827.71
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,056.41
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,057.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,052.14
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,089.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
310° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
130° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6966, 31.0042
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Avonford Crescent Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Harrismith Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Avonford Crescent → Harrismith
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Car
311.2 km
3 hrs 35 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
311.2 km
~4 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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311.2 km 216 min
Start Avonford Crescent
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Avonford Crescent to Harrismith via N2 and N3 and N5
    National highway route N2N3N5
  2. Directions from Avonford Crescent to Harrismith via M25
    Metro arterial route M25
  3. Head on Avonford Crescent
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Chartford Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Phoenix Highway
    2.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Industrial Park Road
    1.2 km
  7. Turn left towards M25
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  9. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    4.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    9.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
155.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:47 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,300.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,369.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Avonford Crescent Start: Avonford Crescent -29.69661, 31.00424
Midpoint
155.7 km
Total: 311.2 km
Midpoint 155.7 km
311.2 km 216 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 311.2 km
Return-cycle span 622.4 km
Traversal time 216 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 155.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.69661, 31.00424
Midpoint -29.20765, 30.00182
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Avonford Crescent from Harrismith? +
Avonford Crescent is about 311.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Avonford Crescent to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 216 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Avonford Crescent to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Avonford Crescent 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 Avonford Crescent to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R608.49 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R609.17 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R606.03 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R627.31 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Avonford Crescent 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 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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