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Distance from Harrismith to Underberg

Harrismith to Underberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 311.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 2 min.

N Harrismith → Underberg
Road distance
311.4 km
193.5 mi • 168.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
171.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.81×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 2 min
Return: 8 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R521.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R523.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R580.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R585.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R687.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R691.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R766.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R772.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R905.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R909.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,008.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,016.47
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 17 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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311.4 km 4 hrs 2 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Underberg
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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
    194.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    109.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Sani Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. 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 R103
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R103.
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
155.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Underberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Underberg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Underberg
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Underberg 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
18.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
35.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
72.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Underberg → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Underberg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
155.9 km
Total: 311.4 km
Midpoint 155.9 km
311.4 km 4 hrs 2 min
Destination Underberg -29.79196, 29.49415

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 311.4 km
Return-cycle span 622.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 155.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.20611, 30.00181
End -29.79196, 29.49415
Destination services

Available in Underberg

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Underberg
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Underberg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Sani Pass foothills base
Standout Foothills town for mountain country travel
Underberg works best as a practical and scenic base for the southern Drakensberg, especially for travellers heading into farm country, mountain activities or Sani Pass-side touring.
Best for Who this destination suits
Southern Berg base Sani Pass access Outdoor travel Country stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
This is a functional base as much as a scenic one, so the exact lodge, farm stay or activity start point matters more than routing only to the town name.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Underberg for southern Drakensberg access, Sani Pass planning, mountain activity days and quieter country accommodation.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Underberg attractions and tourism material emphasise hiking, fishing, birding and mountain activity
The Southern Drakensberg tourism organisation is based in Underberg
The town is closely tied to Sani Pass travel planning
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Underberg? +
Harrismith is about 311.4 km from Underberg by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Underberg? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Underberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Underberg? +
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 Underberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R521.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R523.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R580.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R585.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Underberg? +
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

: Midmar
From Harrismith To Underberg
Howick
From Harrismith To Underberg

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underberg
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: 18.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 35.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 72.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 132.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 156.3 km

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