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Distance from Harrismith to Compensation

Harrismith to Compensation is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 336.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 49 min.

N Harrismith → Compensation
Road distance
336.6 km
209.2 mi • 181.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
242.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 49 min
Return: 7 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R563.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R627.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R632.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R743.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R746.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R828.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R834.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R978.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R982.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,089.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,098.59
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Compensation
18.9°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.3°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

336.6 km 3 hrs 49 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Compensation
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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
    15.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Ballito
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 21
Known total R792.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 21 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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
168.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Compensation
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Compensation
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Compensation
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Compensation Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
43.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
60.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
98.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Compensation → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Compensation
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
168.4 km
Total: 336.6 km
Midpoint 168.4 km
336.6 km 3 hrs 49 min
Destination Compensation -29.50180, 31.19182

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 336.6 km
Return-cycle span 673.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 168.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.31029, 30.04435
End -29.50180, 31.19182
Destination services

Available in Compensation

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
  • the Hub
    the Hub, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Senqu
    Senqu, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Lizzard
    Lizzard, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Studio 88
    Studio 88, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • PEP
    PEP, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • On The Move
    On The Move, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Compensation
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Compensation? +
Harrismith is about 336.6 km from Compensation by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Compensation? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Compensation in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Compensation? +
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 Compensation? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R563.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R566.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R627.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R632.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Compensation? +
Yes. There are 21 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

: Durban
From Harrismith To Compensation
: Port Shepstone
From Harrismith To Compensation
King Shaka International Airport
From Harrismith To Compensation
Stanger
From Harrismith To Compensation
and Coast
From Harrismith To Compensation
Coast
From Harrismith To Compensation
: Ballito
From Harrismith To Compensation

Route Locations

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

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