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Distance from Harrismith to Bluff M7

Harrismith to Bluff M7 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 298.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Bluff M7
Road distance
298.8 km
M7 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
257.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 27 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Bluff Road
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
207 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R570.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R572.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R694.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R699.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R752.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R755.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R916.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R922.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R990.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R994.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,206.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,213.82
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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
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-29.9171, 31.0010
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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298.8 km 3 hrs 27 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Bluff M7
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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
    16.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Bluff Road
    0.5 km
  14. Continue make a U-turn onto Bluff Road
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R707.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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 ↩ Bluff M7 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff M7 Pretoria to Bluff M7 Cape Town to Bluff M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
149.5 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff M7
06:29 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,248.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,314.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
149.5 km
Total: 298.8 km
Midpoint 149.5 km
298.8 km 3 hrs 27 min
Destination Bluff M7 End: Bluff Road -29.91706, 31.00103

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 298.8 km
Return-cycle span 597.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 149.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.15771, 29.97552
End -29.91706, 31.00103
Destination services

Available in Bluff M7

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bluff M7
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Bluff M7
3
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bluff M7
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bluff M7
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Bluff M7? +
Harrismith is about 298.8 km from Bluff M7 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Bluff M7? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Bluff M7 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Bluff M7? +
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 Bluff M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R570.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R572.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R694.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R699.16 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Bluff M7? +
Yes. There are 14 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 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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 To Bluff M7
: Queensburgh
From Harrismith To Bluff M7
Pinetown
From Harrismith To Bluff M7
New Germany
From Harrismith To Bluff M7

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff M7, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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