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Distance from Celle to Harrismith

N Celle → Harrismith
Road distance
151.4 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Celle to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 151.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
101.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 4 min
Start point
Celle Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 4 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
124 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R304.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R305.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R304.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R318.91
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R401.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R403.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R401.52
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R420.79
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R528.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R530.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R528.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R553.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
263° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
83° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1768, 30.1670
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 10 °C Celle Clear Sky View Forecast → 6 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Celle → Harrismith
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Car
151.4 km
2 hrs 4 min
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Two-wheeler
151.4 km
~2 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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151.4 km 2 hrs 4 min
Start Celle
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Celle to Harrismith via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Celle Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Dirkie Uys Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Main
    37.7 km
  5. Turn left
    27.3 km
  6. Turn left
    2.6 km
  7. Turn right
    12.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Celle Celle to Johannesburg Celle to Pretoria Celle to Cape Town Celle to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
75.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 2 min • 1 hr 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:50 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R632.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R666.07
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

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Celle Start: Celle Street -28.17684, 30.16696
Midpoint
75.7 km
Total: 151.4 km
Midpoint 75.7 km
151.4 km 2 hrs 4 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 151.4 km
Return-cycle span 302.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 11.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17684, 30.16696
Midpoint -28.59063, 29.65866
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 8
How far is Celle from Harrismith? +
Celle is about 151.4 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Celle to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Celle to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Celle 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 Celle to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R304.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R305.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R304.31 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R318.91 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Celle 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 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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