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Distance from Harrismith N3 to New Germany

Harrismith N3 to New Germany is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.

N Harrismith N3 → New Germany
Road distance
288.1 km
M7 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
242.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 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 R26.52 / litre
R550.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R552.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R670.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R674.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R725.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R728.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R884.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R889.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R955.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R959.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,163.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,170.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
136° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
316° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2606, 29.1208
End coords Destination point
-29.8050, 30.8797
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

288.1 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Harrismith N3
Finish New Germany
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    267.6 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Pinetown
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Saint Johns Avenue
    1.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Qashana Khuzwayo Road
    1.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Escom Road
    0.5 km
  10. Turn slight left towards Valley View Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn slight left onto Valley View Road
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right
    0.1 km
  13. 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.
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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ New Germany → Harrismith N3 Harrismith N3 to Johannesburg Harrismith N3 to Pretoria Harrismith N3 to Cape Town Harrismith N3 to Durban Johannesburg to New Germany Pretoria to New Germany Cape Town to New Germany
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.2 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
20.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at New Germany
06:29 – 17:16
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
R1,204.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,267.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith N3 -28.26059, 29.12083
Midpoint
144.2 km
Total: 288.1 km
Midpoint 144.2 km
288.1 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination New Germany -29.80500, 30.87972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 288.1 km
Return-cycle span 576.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.26059, 29.12083
Midpoint -29.09604, 29.94164
End -29.80500, 30.87972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around New Germany
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around New Germany
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around New Germany
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N3 from New Germany? +
Harrismith N3 is about 288.1 km from New Germany by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N3 to New Germany? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N3 to New Germany in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith N3 to New Germany? +
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 N3 to New Germany? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R550.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R552.43 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R670.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R674.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N3 to New Germany? +
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

: Durban
From Harrismith N3 To New Germany
: Queensburgh
From Harrismith N3 To New Germany
Pinetown
From Harrismith N3 To New Germany

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
New Germany
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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