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Distance from Harrismith to Highview

Harrismith to Highview is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 295.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Highview
Road distance
295.4 km
183.5 mi • 159.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
250.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 23 min
Return: 6 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R494.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R496.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R550.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R555.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R652.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R655.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R726.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R732.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R858.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R862.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R956.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R964.03
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 38 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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295.4 km 3 hrs 23 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Highview
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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
    262.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    19.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Felix Dlamini Road towards Overport
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Moses Kotane Road towards M15: Berea
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Highview
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.8 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 41 min • 1 hr 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Highview
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Highview, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Highview
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Highview Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
2.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
19.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
56.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Highview → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Highview
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
147.8 km
Total: 295.4 km
Midpoint 147.8 km
295.4 km 3 hrs 23 min
Destination Highview -29.83639, 30.99521

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 295.4 km
Return-cycle span 590.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.14441, 29.96816
End -29.83639, 30.99521
Destination services

Available in Highview

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Highview
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Highview
5
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Highview
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Highview
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Highview
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Highview
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Highview? +
Harrismith is about 295.4 km from Highview by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Highview? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Highview in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Highview? +
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 Highview? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R494.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R496.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R550.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R555.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Highview? +
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 Highview
Overport
From Harrismith To Highview
: Berea
From Harrismith To Highview

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 2.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 19.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 56.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 140.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 116.8 km

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