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Distance from Harrismith to P708

Harrismith to P708 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 269.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → P708
Road distance
269.2 km
R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
177.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 43 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
223 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R514.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R516.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R626.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R629.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R678.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R681.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R826.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R831.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R892.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R896.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,086.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,093.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
96° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
276° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-28.4227, 30.9424
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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269.2 km 3 hrs 43 min
Start Harrismith
Finish P708
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    67.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left
    12.3 km
  10. Turn left
    2.5 km
  11. Turn right
    61.9 km
  12. Turn right
    26.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  15. Turn right
    45.4 km
  16. Turn right
    38.1 km
  17. Turn right
    3.8 km
  18. Turn right
    0.5 km
  19. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ P708 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to P708 Pretoria to P708 Cape Town to P708
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.6 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P708
06:27 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,125.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,184.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
134.6 km
Total: 269.2 km
Midpoint 134.6 km
269.2 km 3 hrs 43 min
Destination P708 -28.42267, 30.94240

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 269.2 km
Return-cycle span 538.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.22798, 29.96796
End -28.42267, 30.94240
Destination services

Available in P708

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around P708
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from P708? +
Harrismith is about 269.2 km from P708 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to P708? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to P708 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to P708? +
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 P708? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R514.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R516.13 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R626.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R629.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to P708? +
Yes. There are 4 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. 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

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From Harrismith To P708

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P708, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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