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Distance from Harrismith to D52 N3

N Harrismith → D52 N3
Road distance
101.3 km
Harrismith to D52 N3 is a practical regional trip, covering about 101.3 km in roughly 1 hr 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
84.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 13 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 2 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
73 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R198.15
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R198.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R197.35
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R204.28
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R261.45
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R261.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R260.39
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R269.54
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R344.01
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R344.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R342.62
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R354.65
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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
-28.8196, 29.7334
Taxi Transport options
Metered taxi fare
R993 – R1,551
Harrismith → D52 N3
Route class Operational trip category
App-based ride
Operator type Service format
Uber · Bolt · inDrive
Weather 14 °C Harrismith Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C D52 N3 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Harrismith → D52 N3
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Car
101.3 km
1 hr 13 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
101.3 km
~1 hr 33 min
65 km/h avg
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101.3 km 1 hr 13 min
Start Harrismith
Finish D52 N3
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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
    98.8 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R200.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Routes ↩ D52 N3 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to D52 N3 Pretoria to D52 N3 Cape Town to D52 N3
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Halfway point
50.7 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 min • 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
16.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D52 N3
06:46 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R423.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R20.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R445.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
50.7 km
Total: 101.3 km
Midpoint 50.7 km
101.3 km 1 hr 13 min
Destination D52 N3 -28.81963, 29.73340

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 101.3 km
Return-cycle span 202.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 13 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 50.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.44746, 29.51839
End -28.81963, 29.73340
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Questions 8
How far is Harrismith from D52 N3? +
Harrismith is about 101.3 km from D52 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to D52 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to D52 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to D52 N3? +
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 D52 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R198.15 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R198.37 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R197.35 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R204.28 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to D52 N3? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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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