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Distance from Durban R620 to Harrismith

N Durban R620 → Harrismith
Road distance
296.7 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Durban R620 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 296.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 21 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Warden Street
Return: 6 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
201 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R580.27
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R580.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R577.92
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R598.21
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R765.63
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R766.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R762.53
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R789.31
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,007.41
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,008.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,003.33
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,038.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
314° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
134° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Durban R620 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 4 °C Harrismith Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban R620 → Harrismith
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Car
296.7 km
3 hrs 21 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
296.7 km
~4 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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296.7 km 202 min
Start Durban R620
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from Durban R620 to Harrismith via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 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 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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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Halfway point
148.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:47 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,240.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,305.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban R620 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
148.5 km
Total: 296.7 km
Midpoint 148.5 km
296.7 km 202 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 296.7 km
Return-cycle span 593.4 km
Traversal time 202 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.15313, 29.97083
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Durban R620 from Harrismith? +
Durban R620 is about 296.7 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Durban R620 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 202 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban R620 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban R620 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 R620 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R580.27 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R580.91 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R577.92 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R598.21 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban R620 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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