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Distance from Harrismith to Umbumbulu

Harrismith to Umbumbulu is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.

N Harrismith → Umbumbulu
Road distance
281.4 km
174.8 mi • 151.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
243.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 6 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R470.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R473.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R524.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R528.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R621.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R624.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R692.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R697.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R817.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R821.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R910.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R918.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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281.4 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Umbumbulu
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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
    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
    5.1 km
  11. Turn left onto 300007 Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.0 km
  13. 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
140.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Umbumbulu
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Umbumbulu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Umbumbulu
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Umbumbulu Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
4.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
11.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
42.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umbumbulu → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Umbumbulu
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
140.8 km
Total: 281.4 km
Midpoint 140.8 km
281.4 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Umbumbulu -29.98772, 30.70355

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 281.4 km
Return-cycle span 562.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.09234, 29.93841
End -29.98772, 30.70355
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Umbumbulu
3
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Umbumbulu? +
Harrismith is about 281.4 km from Umbumbulu by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Umbumbulu? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Umbumbulu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Umbumbulu? +
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 Umbumbulu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R470.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R473.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R524.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R528.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Umbumbulu? +
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 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 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 Umbumbulu
Richmond
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Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbumbulu
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: 4.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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