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Distance from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 219.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Road distance
219.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
190.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 32 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
152 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R367.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R369.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R409.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R412.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R484.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R487.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R540.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R544.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R638.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R641.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R710.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R716.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
140° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
320° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-29.5874, 30.3910
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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219.5 km 2 hrs 32 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
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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
    217.0 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R641.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database.
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
Routes ↩ Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
109.9 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
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
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
06:27 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R917.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R965.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
109.9 km
Total: 219.5 km
Midpoint 109.9 km
219.5 km 2 hrs 32 min
Destination Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 -29.58735, 30.39099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 219.5 km
Return-cycle span 439.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 109.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.89908, 29.76221
End -29.58735, 30.39099
Destination services

Available in Pietermaritzburg N3 N3

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
6
  • Quickshop
    Pietermaritzburg
  • Pick n Pay
    50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Ohrtmann Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Pietermaritzburg N3 N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Harrismith is about 219.5 km from Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg N3 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 Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R367.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R369.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R409.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R412.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Pietermaritzburg N3 N3? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Route Locations

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

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