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Distance from Harrismith M7 to Umlazi

Harrismith M7 to Umlazi is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 307.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 38 min.

N Harrismith M7 → Umlazi
Road distance
307.2 km
M7 N2 N3 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 38 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Mlungisi Grove
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
218 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R586.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R589.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R714.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R718.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R774.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R777.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R942.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R948.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,018.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,022.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,240.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,248.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
138° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
318° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-29.9525, 30.9003
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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307.2 km 3 hrs 38 min
Start Harrismith M7
Finish Umlazi
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    10.2 km
  13. Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    7.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Umlazi
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Griffiths Mxenge Highway
    1.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    3.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Babakhulu Avenue
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Mlungisi Grove
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R707.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
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 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 ↩ Umlazi → Harrismith M7 Harrismith M7 to Johannesburg Harrismith M7 to Pretoria Harrismith M7 to Cape Town Harrismith M7 to Durban Johannesburg to Umlazi Pretoria to Umlazi Cape Town to Umlazi
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
153.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umlazi
06:29 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,284.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,351.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith M7 Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
153.7 km
Total: 307.2 km
Midpoint 153.7 km
307.2 km 3 hrs 38 min
Destination Umlazi End: Mlungisi Grove -29.95250, 30.90028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 307.2 km
Return-cycle span 614.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 153.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.19019, 29.99061
End -29.95250, 30.90028
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Umlazi
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Umlazi
2
  • Peekay Sarries
    12 Joyhurst Street, 4092
  • PEP
    179 Maclean Road, Umlazi, 4066, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Umlazi
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umlazi
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith M7 from Umlazi? +
Harrismith M7 is about 307.2 km from Umlazi by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith M7 to Umlazi? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith M7 to Umlazi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith M7 to Umlazi? +
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 Harrismith M7 to Umlazi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R586.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R589.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R714.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R718.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith M7 to Umlazi? +
Yes. There are 14 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 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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Towns along the route

Harrismith
From Harrismith M7 To Umlazi
: Durban
From Harrismith M7 To Umlazi
: Queensburgh
From Harrismith M7 To Umlazi
Pinetown
From Harrismith M7 To Umlazi
New Germany
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: Port Shepstone
From Harrismith M7 To Umlazi
: Umlazi
From Harrismith M7 To Umlazi
Mobeni
From Harrismith M7 To Umlazi
Mlungisi Grove
From Harrismith M7 To Umlazi

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith M7, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umlazi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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