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Distance from Harrismith to Jelf Taylor Crescent N3

Harrismith to Jelf Taylor Crescent N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 298.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
Road distance
298.7 km
M12 N3 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 26 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
the fork onto Jelf Taylor Crescent
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
206 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R500.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R502.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R557.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R561.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R659.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R662.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R735.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R740.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R868.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R872.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R967.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R974.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
134° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
314° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-29.8468, 31.0236
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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298.7 km 3 hrs 26 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    22.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: North Coast
    0.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Masabalala Yengwa Avenue
    0.5 km
  14. Turn slight left towards Jelf Taylor Cresent
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Jelf Taylor Crescent
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Jelf Taylor Crescent
    0.1 km
  17. 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
Routes ↩ Jelf Taylor Crescent N3 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Jelf Taylor Crescent N3 Pretoria to Jelf Taylor Crescent N3 Cape Town to Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
149.5 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
06:25 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,248.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,314.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
149.5 km
Total: 298.7 km
Midpoint 149.5 km
298.7 km 3 hrs 26 min
Destination Jelf Taylor Crescent N3 End: the fork onto Jelf Taylor Crescent -29.84679, 31.02361

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 298.7 km
Return-cycle span 597.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 149.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.15759, 29.97511
End -29.84679, 31.02361
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
5
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Jelf Taylor Crescent N3? +
Harrismith is about 298.7 km from Jelf Taylor Crescent N3 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Jelf Taylor Crescent N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Jelf Taylor Crescent N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Jelf Taylor Crescent 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 Jelf Taylor Crescent N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R500.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R502.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R557.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R561.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Jelf Taylor Crescent N3? +
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 Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
: Coast
From Harrismith To Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
Beaches
From Harrismith To Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
Jelf Taylor Cresent
From Harrismith To Jelf Taylor Crescent N3
Jelf Taylor Crescent
From Harrismith To Jelf Taylor Crescent N3

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Jelf Taylor Crescent N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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