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Distance from Centrum to Harburg

N Centrum → Harburg
Road distance
547.5 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R33
Centrum to Harburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 547.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 34 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
448.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 34 min
Return: 13 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
394 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,101.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,106.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,100.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,153.49
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,453.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,459.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,452.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,521.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,912.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,920.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,910.87
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,002.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
145° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
325° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1474, 28.0549
End coords Destination point
-29.4106, 30.7369
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Centrum → Harburg
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Car
547.5 km
6 hrs 34 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
547.5 km
~8 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Centrum to Harburg

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Food & drink Near Centrum

Bar Ber Black Sheep

2 Bolton Road 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Shell Select

2198, Gauteng 0 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Paul

The High Street, 2076 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

The Grind Coffee Company

Whiteley Road 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Quickshop

21 Northfield Avenue, Johannesburg 5 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 8 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 34 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 34 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

9880, Free State 249 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

9883, Free State 274 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

3310, KwaZulu-Natal 353 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Harburg

Shell

3 Montgomery Drive, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal 444 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Harburg

Quickshop

Pietermaritzburg 446 km from start
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Convenience store Near Harburg

Pick n Pay Express

Wartburg, 3233, KwaZulu-Natal 441 km from start
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547.5 km 6 hrs 34 min
Start Centrum
Finish Harburg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Centrum to Harburg via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Centrum to Harburg via R33
    Provincial road route R33
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto 5th Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Glenhove Road
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Pretoria Street
    1.1 km
  8. Turn slight left onto Woodyatt Avenue
    0.2 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Athol Street
    0.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Athol Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Athol Street
    0.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Athol Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Athol Street
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Northfield Avenue
    1.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Avon Road
    0.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Swemmer Road
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Club Street
    1.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  20. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    10.0 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    418.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    1.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    12.4 km
  27. Turn slight right
    21.2 km
  28. Turn right
    3.4 km
  29. Turn left
    2.6 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.0 km
  31. Turn left
    1.3 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Halfway point
274.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harburg
06:49 – 17:05
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,288.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R109.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,409.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint
274.2 km
Total: 547.5 km
Midpoint 274.2 km
547.5 km 6 hrs 34 min
Destination Harburg -29.41056, 30.73694

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 547.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,095.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 274.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint -28.25360, 29.11338
End -29.41056, 30.73694
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Centrum from Harburg? +
Centrum is about 547.5 km from Harburg by road.
How long does it take from Centrum to Harburg? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centrum to Harburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centrum to Harburg? +
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 Centrum to Harburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,101.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,106.18 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,100.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,153.49 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centrum to Harburg? +
Yes. There are 28 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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