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Distance from Baccarat to Harrismith

N Baccarat → Harrismith
Road distance
190.5 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Baccarat to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 190.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
95.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.99×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 21 min
Start point
Baccarat Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
141 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R363.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R365.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R443.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R445.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R480.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R482.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R584.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R588.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R631.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R634.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R769.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R774.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.7678, 29.9194
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Baccarat Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Baccarat → Harrismith
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190.5 km
2 hrs 21 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
190.5 km
~2 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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190.5 km 2 hrs 21 min
Start Baccarat
Finish Harrismith
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Directions from Baccarat to Harrismith via N3 and N5
National highway route N3 N5
  1. Head on Baccarat Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Cabana Crescent
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Saint Bruno Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Link Road
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Boundary Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Link Road
    2.4 km
  7. Turn left
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Ladysmith Drive
    1.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    100.0 km
  10. Turn left
    2.6 km
  11. Turn right
    12.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  17. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Halfway point
95.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.7 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
50.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:40 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R796.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R38.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R838.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Baccarat Start: Baccarat Street -27.76784, 29.91935
Midpoint
95.4 km
Total: 190.5 km
Midpoint 95.4 km
190.5 km 2 hrs 21 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 190.5 km
Return-cycle span 381.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 11.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 95.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.76784, 29.91935
Midpoint -28.52209, 29.81738
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Baccarat from Harrismith? +
Baccarat is about 190.5 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Baccarat to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Baccarat to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Baccarat 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 Baccarat to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R363.81 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R365.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R443.11 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R445.85 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Baccarat to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 4 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

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Route Locations

Start area
Baccarat, 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

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