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Distance from Harrismith to E 71

N Harrismith → E 71
Road distance
473.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
231.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
East
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
381 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R903.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R907.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,100.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,107.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,192.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,197.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,452.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,461.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,569.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,575.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,911.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,923.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
187° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
7° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-30.3461, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Harrismith to E 71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 473.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Harrismith → E 71
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Car
473.4 km
6 hrs 21 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
473.4 km
~7 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
473 km
↑ 3 hrs 24 min faster
Flight time
56 min
With airport
~2 hrs 56 min
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473.4 km 6 hrs 21 min
Start Harrismith
Finish E 71
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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
    211.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  14. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  15. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    37.4 km
  17. Turn right
    0.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  21. Turn left
    2.8 km
  22. Turn left onto The Avenue
    66.3 km
  23. Turn right onto East
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ E 71 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to E 71 Pretoria to E 71 Cape Town to E 71
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Halfway point
236.9 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.1 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
49%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 71
06:44 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,978.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,082.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
236.9 km
Total: 473.4 km
Midpoint 236.9 km
473.4 km 6 hrs 21 min
Destination E 71 End: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 473.4 km
Return-cycle span 946.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.74914, 30.38038
End -30.34606, 28.82330
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from E 71? +
Harrismith is about 473.4 km from E 71 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to E 71? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to E 71 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to E 71? +
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 E 71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R903.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R907.65 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,100.90 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,107.72 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to E 71? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E 71, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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