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Distance from Harrismith to Midmar

Harrismith to Midmar is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 209.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 33 min.

N Harrismith → Midmar
Road distance
209.1 km
129.9 mi • 112.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
172.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 33 min
Return: 5 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R350.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R351.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R389.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R393.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R461.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R464.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R514.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R518.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R607.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R610.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R677.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R682.55
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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209.1 km 2 hrs 33 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Midmar
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Destination
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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
    194.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.6 km
  13. Turn right
    3.1 km
  14. Turn left
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. 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 R103
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R103.
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
104.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 16 min • 1 hr 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Midmar
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Midmar
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Midmar
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Midmar Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
54.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
30.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
73.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Midmar → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Midmar
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
104.7 km
Total: 209.1 km
Midpoint 104.7 km
209.1 km 2 hrs 33 min
Destination Midmar -29.52528, 30.18833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 209.1 km
Return-cycle span 418.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 104.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.86205, 29.73003
End -29.52528, 30.18833
Destination services

Available in Midmar

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

Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Midmar
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Midmar
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Midmar
5
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Midmar? +
Harrismith is about 209.1 km from Midmar by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Midmar? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Midmar in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Midmar? +
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 Midmar? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R350.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R351.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R389.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R393.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Midmar? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Midmar
From Harrismith To Midmar
Howick
From Harrismith To Midmar

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Midmar
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.

Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 54.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 30.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 73.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 66.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 54.6 km

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