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Distance from Harrismith to Kingsburgh

Harrismith to Kingsburgh is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 316.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Kingsburgh
Road distance
316.1 km
196.4 mi • 170.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 38 min
Return: 7 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R529.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R531.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R589.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R594.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R698.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R701.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R777.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R784.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R918.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R923.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,023.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,031.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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316.1 km 3 hrs 38 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Kingsburgh
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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
    5.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    10.2 km
  13. Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    23.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Kingsburgh
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Seadoone Road
    0.2 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 14
Known total R707.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 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
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
158.2 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Kingsburgh
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Kingsburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Kingsburgh
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Kingsburgh 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
23.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
39.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
77.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kingsburgh → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Kingsburgh
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
158.2 km
Total: 316.1 km
Midpoint 158.2 km
316.1 km 3 hrs 38 min
Destination Kingsburgh -30.06821, 30.87058

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 316.1 km
Return-cycle span 632.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.22681, 30.00536
End -30.06821, 30.87058
Destination services

Available in Kingsburgh

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kingsburgh
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kingsburgh
1
  • PEP
    Oceanview Road, Kingsburgh, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Kingsburgh
1
  • Shell
    9 Rosslyn Road, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kingsburgh
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Kingsburgh? +
Harrismith is about 316.1 km from Kingsburgh by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Kingsburgh? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Kingsburgh in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Kingsburgh? +
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 Kingsburgh? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R529.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R531.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R589.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R594.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Kingsburgh? +
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 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. 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 Kingsburgh
: Queensburgh
From Harrismith To Kingsburgh
Pinetown
From Harrismith To Kingsburgh
New Germany
From Harrismith To Kingsburgh
: Port Shepstone
From Harrismith To Kingsburgh

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kingsburgh, 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: 23.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 39.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 77.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 160.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 137.5 km

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