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Distance from Harrismith to Phoenix

Harrismith to Phoenix is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 314.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 38 min.

N Harrismith → Phoenix
Road distance
314.1 km
195.2 mi • 169.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
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
86.4 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
R525.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R528.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R585.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R590.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R693.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R697.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R772.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R779.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R912.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R917.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,017.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,025.26
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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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314.1 km 3 hrs 38 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Phoenix
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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
    262.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    15.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt. Edgecombe
    1.1 km
  14. Merge slight right
    2.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway
    3.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. 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
157.2 km
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
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Phoenix
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Phoenix
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Phoenix
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Phoenix Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
21.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
37.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
75.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Phoenix → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Phoenix
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
157.2 km
Total: 314.1 km
Midpoint 157.2 km
314.1 km 3 hrs 38 min
Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 314.1 km
Return-cycle span 628.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 157.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.21791, 30.00373
End -29.70156, 31.00722
Destination services

Available in Phoenix

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Phoenix
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Phoenix
1
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Phoenix? +
Harrismith is about 314.1 km from Phoenix by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Phoenix? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Phoenix in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Phoenix? +
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 Phoenix? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R525.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R528.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R585.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R590.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Phoenix? +
Yes. There are 14 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 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. 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 Phoenix
: Port Shepstone
From Harrismith To Phoenix
King Shaka International Airport
From Harrismith To Phoenix
Stanger
From Harrismith To Phoenix
and Coast
From Harrismith To Phoenix
Coast
From Harrismith To Phoenix
: Mt. Edgecombe
From Harrismith To Phoenix

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Phoenix
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: 21.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 37.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 75.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 159.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 135.6 km

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