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Distance from Harrismith to Sea View N3

Harrismith to Sea View N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 295.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Sea View N3
Road distance
295.9 km
M7 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 25 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Newark Place
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
205 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R495.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R497.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R551.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R556.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R653.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R656.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R728.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R733.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R859.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R863.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R957.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R965.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
136° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
316° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-29.9024, 30.9700
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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295.9 km 3 hrs 25 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Sea View N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    5.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    13.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Titren Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Malton Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Hythe Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Newark Place
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R707.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Routes ↩ Sea View N3 → Harrismith Harrismith to Johannesburg Harrismith to Pretoria Harrismith to Cape Town Harrismith to Durban Johannesburg to Sea View N3 Pretoria to Sea View N3 Cape Town to Sea View N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.0 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sea View N3
06:24 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,236.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,301.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
148.0 km
Total: 295.9 km
Midpoint 148.0 km
295.9 km 3 hrs 25 min
Destination Sea View N3 End: Newark Place -29.90240, 30.97004

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 295.9 km
Return-cycle span 591.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.14662, 29.96896
End -29.90240, 30.97004
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sea View N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Sea View N3
3
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sea View N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sea View N3
6
  • Bonjour
    27 Titren Road, Durban, 4094
  • Quickshop
    701 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Durban South
  • Quickshop
    30 Roland Chapman Drive, Durban South
  • Pick n Pay
    Wood Road, Montclair, 4061, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    123 Montclair Road, Durban, 4000, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    310 Kenyon Howden Road, Durban, 4004, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Sea View N3? +
Harrismith is about 295.9 km from Sea View N3 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Sea View N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Sea View N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Sea View 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 Sea View N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R495.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R497.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R551.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R556.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Sea View N3? +
Yes. There are 14 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. 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 Sea View N3
: Queensburgh
From Harrismith To Sea View N3
Pinetown
From Harrismith To Sea View N3
New Germany
From Harrismith To Sea View N3
Newark Place
From Harrismith To Sea View N3

Route Locations

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

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