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Distance from Harrismith to Queens Crescent

Harrismith to Queens Crescent is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 280.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Queens Crescent
Road distance
280.2 km
174.1 mi • 151.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
233.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 20 min
Return: 6 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R469.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R471.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R522.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R526.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R619.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R621.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R689.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R695.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R814.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R818.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R907.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R914.66
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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280.2 km 3 hrs 20 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Queens Crescent
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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 left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest
    1.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M46: Shongweni
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Kassier Road
    3.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Mill Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Road
    0.1 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Inanda Road
    5.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Link Road
    1.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto King George Avenue
    1.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Queens Crescent
    0.5 km
  18. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.2 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Queens Crescent
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Queens Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Queens Crescent
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Queens Crescent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
3.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
12.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
41.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Queens Crescent → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Queens Crescent
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
140.2 km
Total: 280.2 km
Midpoint 140.2 km
280.2 km 3 hrs 20 min
Destination Queens Crescent -29.75328, 30.84403

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 280.2 km
Return-cycle span 560.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.09062, 29.93267
End -29.75328, 30.84403
Destination services

Available in Queens Crescent

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

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Queens Crescent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Queens Crescent
1
  • PEP
    141 Inanda Road, Pinetown, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Queens Crescent
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Queens Crescent
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Queens Crescent
1
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Queens Crescent? +
Harrismith is about 280.2 km from Queens Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Queens Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Queens Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Queens Crescent? +
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 Queens Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R469.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R471.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R522.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R526.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Queens Crescent? +
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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Towns along the route

Hillcrest
From Harrismith To Queens Crescent
Durban
From Harrismith To Queens Crescent
: Shongweni
From Harrismith To Queens Crescent
Assagay
From Harrismith To Queens Crescent

Route Locations

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

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 3.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 12.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 41.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 125.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 101.7 km

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