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Distance from Durban M4 M4 to Harrismith

Durban M4 M4 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 304.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Durban M4 M4 → Harrismith
Road distance
304.4 km
M4 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
252.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 26 min
Start point
Ruth First Highway
End point
Warden Street
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
206 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R581.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R583.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R707.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R712.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R766.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R770.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R934.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R939.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,009.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,013.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,229.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,236.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
313° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
133° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8293, 31.0346
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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304.4 km 3 hrs 26 min
Start Durban M4 M4
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ruth First Highway
    1.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Blue Lagoon
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Athlone Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards M4: City Centre
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Ruth First Highway
    2.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards N3
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    21.6 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:35 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,272.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,339.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M4 M4 Start: Ruth First Highway -29.82934, 31.03465
Midpoint
152.3 km
Total: 304.4 km
Midpoint 152.3 km
304.4 km 3 hrs 26 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 304.4 km
Return-cycle span 608.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.82934, 31.03465
Midpoint -29.18197, 29.98493
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 Durban M4 M4 from Harrismith? +
Durban M4 M4 is about 304.4 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Durban M4 M4 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M4 M4 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban M4 M4 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 Durban M4 M4 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R581.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R583.64 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R707.90 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R712.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M4 M4 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 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. 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

Blue Lagoon
From Durban M4 M4 To Harrismith
: City Centre
From Durban M4 M4 To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Durban M4 M4 To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Durban M4 M4 To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Durban M4 M4, 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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