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Distance from Gateway Shopping to Harrismith

N Gateway Shopping → Harrismith
Road distance
309 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3 / N5
Gateway Shopping to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 309.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
247.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 31 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 7 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
211 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R604.19
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R604.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R601.75
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R622.88
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R797.20
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R798.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R793.97
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R821.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,048.95
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,050.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,044.70
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,081.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
310° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
130° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7260, 31.0653
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Gateway Shopping Fair View Forecast → 6 °C Harrismith Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Gateway Shopping → Harrismith
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Car
309 km
3 hrs 31 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
309 km
~4 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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309 km 212 min
Start Gateway Shopping
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from Gateway Shopping to Harrismith via N2 and N3 and N5
    National highway route N2N3N5
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sugar Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Sugar Road
    0.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.3 km
  8. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.3 km
  11. Merge slight right
    0.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Durban
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    15.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  22. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  25. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Gateway Shopping Gateway Shopping to Johannesburg Gateway Shopping to Pretoria Gateway Shopping to Cape Town Gateway Shopping to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
154.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ 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
11 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,291.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,359.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gateway Shopping -29.72600, 31.06529
Midpoint
154.6 km
Total: 309 km
Midpoint 154.6 km
309 km 212 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 309 km
Return-cycle span 618 km
Traversal time 212 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 154.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.72600, 31.06529
Midpoint -29.19852, 29.99805
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Gateway Shopping from Harrismith? +
Gateway Shopping is about 309 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Gateway Shopping to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 212 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gateway Shopping to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gateway Shopping 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 Gateway Shopping to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R604.19 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R604.86 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R601.75 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R622.88 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gateway Shopping 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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