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Distance from Harrismith to Ruby Gailey

N Harrismith → Ruby Gailey
Road distance
94.2 km
R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
68.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 15 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
75 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R179.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R180.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R219.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R220.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R237.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R238.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R289.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R290.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R312.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R313.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R380.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R382.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
115° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
295° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-28.5362, 29.7705
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Harrismith to Ruby Gailey is a practical regional trip, covering about 94.2 km in roughly 1 hr 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Harrismith → Ruby Gailey
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Car
94.2 km
1 hr 15 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
94.2 km
~1 hr 26 min
65 km/h avg
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94.2 km 1 hr 15 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Ruby Gailey
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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
    4.9 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    1.7 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto Ruby Gailey
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
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Halfway point
47.1 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
37 min • 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
15.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R393.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R18.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R414.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
47.1 km
Total: 94.2 km
Midpoint 47.1 km
94.2 km 1 hr 15 min
Destination Ruby Gailey End: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 94.2 km
Return-cycle span 188.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 15 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 18.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 47.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.43643, 29.48443
End -28.53618, 29.77053
Destination services

Available in Ruby Gailey

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 8
How far is Harrismith from Ruby Gailey? +
Harrismith is about 94.2 km from Ruby Gailey by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Ruby Gailey? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Ruby Gailey in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Ruby Gailey? +
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 Ruby Gailey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R179.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R180.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R219.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R220.43 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Ruby Gailey? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Ruby Gailey

Route Locations

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

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