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Distance from D52 N3 to Harrismith

N D52 N3 → Harrismith
Road distance
112.6 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5 / R74
D52 N3 to Harrismith is a practical regional trip, covering about 112.6 km in roughly 1 hr 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
84.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 18 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 2 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
78 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R220.17
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R220.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R219.28
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R226.98
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R290.50
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R290.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R289.33
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R299.49
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R382.24
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R382.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R380.69
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R394.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
316° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
136° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.8196, 29.7334
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
Metered taxi fare
R1,101 – R1,720
D52 N3 → Harrismith
Route class Operational trip category
App-based ride
Operator type Service format
Uber · Bolt · inDrive
Weather 16 °C D52 N3 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Harrismith Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
D52 N3 → Harrismith
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Car
112.6 km
1 hr 18 min
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Two-wheeler
112.6 km
~1 hr 43 min
65 km/h avg
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112.6 km 1 hr 18 min
Start D52 N3
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from D52 N3 to Harrismith via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Directions from D52 N3 to Harrismith via R74
    Provincial road route R74
  3. Start your journey
    5.0 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    53.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  17. 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 → D52 N3 D52 N3 to Johannesburg D52 N3 to Pretoria D52 N3 to Cape Town D52 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
56.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
39 min • 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
18.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ 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
9 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R470.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R22.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R495.40
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 D52 N3 -28.81963, 29.73340
Midpoint
56.4 km
Total: 112.6 km
Midpoint 56.4 km
112.6 km 1 hr 18 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 112.6 km
Return-cycle span 225.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 18 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 13.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 56.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81963, 29.73340
Midpoint -28.46841, 29.56800
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 8
How far is D52 N3 from Harrismith? +
D52 N3 is about 112.6 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from D52 N3 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D52 N3 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D52 N3 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 D52 N3 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R220.17 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R220.41 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R219.28 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R226.98 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D52 N3 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Colenso
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Bergville
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: Harrismith
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