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Distance from Harrismith to Scottburgh

Harrismith to Scottburgh is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 332.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 56 min.

N Harrismith → Scottburgh
Road distance
332.1 km
206.4 mi • 179.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
273.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 56 min
Return: 7 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R555.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R558.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R619.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R624.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R733.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R736.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R817.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R823.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R965.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R969.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,075.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,083.89
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Scottburgh
17.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.8°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
14%
Wind 10m wind speed
14 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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332.1 km 3 hrs 56 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Scottburgh
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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
    235.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  11. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    22.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.4 km
  16. Turn sharp left onto Airth Street
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 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
166.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Scottburgh
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Scottburgh
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Scottburgh
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Scottburgh 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
39.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
55.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
93.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Harrismith ↔ Scottburgh
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
166.2 km
Total: 332.1 km
Midpoint 166.2 km
332.1 km 3 hrs 56 min
Destination Scottburgh -30.28604, 30.75437

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 332.1 km
Return-cycle span 664.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.29293, 30.03350
End -30.28604, 30.75437
Destination services

Available in Scottburgh

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Scottburgh
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Scottburgh
1
  • Shell
    162 Scott Street, 4180, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Scottburgh
3
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Scottburgh? +
Harrismith is about 332.1 km from Scottburgh by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Scottburgh? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Scottburgh in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Scottburgh? +
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 Scottburgh? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R555.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R558.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R619.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R624.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Scottburgh? +
Yes. There are 10 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. 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

: Umumbulu
From Harrismith To Scottburgh
Richmond
From Harrismith To Scottburgh
Dududu
From Harrismith To Scottburgh

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Scottburgh
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: 39.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 55.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 93.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 40.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 176.9 km

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