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Distance from Durban to Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Durban to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.

N Durban → Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Road distance
294.7 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
252.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R493.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R495.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R549.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R553.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R650.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R653.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R725.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R730.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R856.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R860.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R954.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R961.75
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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
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.2931, 29.1349
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.7 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Durban
Finish Harrismith N5 N5 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. 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
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith N5 N5 N3 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Pretoria to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 Cape Town to Harrismith N5 N5 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N5 N5 N3
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,231.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,296.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
147.4 km
Total: 294.7 km
Midpoint 147.4 km
294.7 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Harrismith N5 N5 N3 -28.29313, 29.13487

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 294.7 km
Return-cycle span 589.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.15855, 29.97839
End -28.29313, 29.13487
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N5 N5 N3
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N5 N5 N3
4
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Durban is about 294.7 km from Harrismith N5 N5 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Harrismith N5 N5 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
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 to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R493.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R495.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R549.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R553.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Harrismith N5 N5 N3? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Harrismith N5 N5 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N5 N5 N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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