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Distance from Harrismith to Coast N5

N Harrismith → Coast N5
Road distance
410.7 km
Provincial mix · R603
Harrismith to Coast N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 410.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
304.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 52 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Ray Nkonyeni Road
Return: 9 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
292 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R826.45
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R829.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R825.57
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R865.19
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,090.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,094.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,089.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,141.57
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,434.81
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,440.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,433.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,502.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
158° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
338° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-30.8102, 30.3308
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 13 °C Harrismith Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Coast N5 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Harrismith → Coast N5
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Car
410.7 km
4 hrs 52 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
410.7 km
~6 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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410.7 km 293 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Coast N5
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  1. Directions from Harrismith to Coast N5 via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  2. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left
    1.4 km
  8. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  14. Go straight
    6.0 km
  15. Go straight
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    2.4 km
  17. Turn sharp left
    3.6 km
  18. Turn right
    2.2 km
  19. Turn left
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Ray Nkonyeni Road
    1.9 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R947.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 20 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Coast N5 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Coast N5 Pretoria to Coast N5 Cape Town to Coast N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
205.6 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast N5
06:50 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,716.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,806.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
205.6 km
Total: 410.7 km
Midpoint 205.6 km
410.7 km 293 min
Destination Coast N5 End: Ray Nkonyeni Road -30.81018, 30.33083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 410.7 km
Return-cycle span 821.4 km
Traversal time 293 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 205.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.53757, 30.28341
End -30.81018, 30.33083
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Coast N5? +
Harrismith is about 410.7 km from Coast N5 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Coast N5? +
The drive usually takes about 293 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Coast N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Coast N5? +
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 Coast N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R826.45 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R829.71 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R825.57 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R865.19 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Coast N5? +
Yes. There are 20 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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