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Distance from Harrismith to Aliwal

Harrismith to Aliwal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 321.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Aliwal
Road distance
321.8 km
199.9 mi • 173.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
278.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 51 min
Return: 7 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R538.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R541.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R600.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R604.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R710.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R714.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R791.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R798.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R935.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R939.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,041.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,050.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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321.8 km 3 hrs 51 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Aliwal
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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
    235.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  11. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    6.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R641.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.1 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Aliwal
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Aliwal
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
28.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
45.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
83.2 km
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Harrismith ↔ Aliwal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
161.1 km
Total: 321.8 km
Midpoint 161.1 km
321.8 km 3 hrs 51 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 321.8 km
Return-cycle span 643.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.24836, 30.01955
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Aliwal? +
Harrismith is about 321.8 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Aliwal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Aliwal? +
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 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R538.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R541.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R600.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R604.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 10 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Umumbulu
From Harrismith To Aliwal
Richmond
From Harrismith To Aliwal
Coast
From Harrismith To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Harrismith To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Harrismith To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 28.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 83.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 166.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 143.2 km

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