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Distance from Emalahleni to Harrismith

N Emalahleni → Harrismith
Road distance
362.0 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / N4 / R544
Emalahleni to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 362.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 19 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
267.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 19 min
Start point
Eadie Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 8 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
259 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R728.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R731.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R727.80
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R762.73
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R961.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R965.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R960.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,006.38
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,264.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,269.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,263.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,324.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
182° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
2° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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 21 °C Emalahleni Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Emalahleni → Harrismith
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362.0 km
4 hrs 19 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
362.0 km
~5 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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362.0 km 4 hrs 19 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from Emalahleni to Harrismith via N4 and N12 and N3
    National highway route N4N12N3
  2. Directions from Emalahleni to Harrismith via R544
    Provincial road route R544
  3. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: Bethal
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Watermeyer Street
    2.9 km
  11. Turn right towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    97.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Snake Road
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards Snake Road
    0.4 km
  15. Go straight onto Snake Road
    3.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  19. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  27. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  28. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
181.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
60.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:52 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,513.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R72.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,593.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
181.3 km
Total: 362.0 km
Midpoint 181.3 km
362.0 km 4 hrs 19 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 362.0 km
Return-cycle span 724.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 181.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -26.81199, 28.46102
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from Harrismith? +
Emalahleni is about 362.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R728.58 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R731.45 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R727.80 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R762.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 11 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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