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Distance from Ballito to Harrismith

Ballito to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 338.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Ballito → Harrismith
Road distance
338.2 km
210.1 mi • 182.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
Return: 7 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R566.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R568.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R630.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R635.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R746.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R750.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R832.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R838.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R982.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R987.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,094.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,103.70
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
5.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
0.5°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 5°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
17 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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338.2 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Ballito
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Reg Fripp Place
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Compensation Beach Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Hawkins Road
    0.3 km
  6. Continue right onto Minerva Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    1.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ballito Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Ballito Drive
    0.9 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 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

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R852.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 23 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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
169.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ballito → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ballito
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ballito → Harrismith
Ballito Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
45.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
61.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
99.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Ballito
Ballito ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ballito -29.54386, 31.21452
Midpoint
169.2 km
Total: 338.2 km
Midpoint 169.2 km
338.2 km 3 hrs 50 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 338.2 km
Return-cycle span 676.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.54386, 31.21452
Midpoint -29.31903, 30.04921
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 Ballito from Harrismith? +
Ballito is about 338.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Ballito to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ballito to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ballito 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 Ballito to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R566.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R568.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R630.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R635.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ballito to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Reg Fripp Place
From Ballito To Harrismith
: Durban
From Ballito To Harrismith
: Pietermaritzburg
From Ballito To Harrismith
Johannesburg
From Ballito To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Ballito To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Ballito To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Ballito
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: 45.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 61.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 99.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 183.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 34.3 km

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