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Distance from Harrismith to Volksrust

N Harrismith → Volksrust
Road distance
241.5 km
Provincial mix · R616
Harrismith to Volksrust is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 241.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
125.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.92×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 56 min
Start point
Warden Street
End point
Smit Street
Return: 5 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
176 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R461.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R463.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R561.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R565.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R608.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R611.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R741.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R745.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R800.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R804.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R975.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R981.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-27.3628, 29.8825
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Volksrust Fair View Forecast →
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Harrismith → Volksrust
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Car
241.5 km
2 hrs 56 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
241.5 km
~3 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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241.5 km 177 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Volksrust
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Directions from Harrismith to Volksrust via R616
Provincial road route R616
  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
    154.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Smit Street
    0.5 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
120.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.4 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
52%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Volksrust
06:35 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,009.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,062.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
120.9 km
Total: 241.5 km
Midpoint 120.9 km
241.5 km 177 min
Destination Volksrust End: Smit Street -27.36278, 29.88250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 241.5 km
Return-cycle span 483 km
Traversal time 177 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 120.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.34048, 29.97010
End -27.36278, 29.88250
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How far is Harrismith from Volksrust? +
Harrismith is about 241.5 km from Volksrust by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Volksrust? +
The drive usually takes about 177 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Volksrust in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Volksrust? +
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 Volksrust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R461.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R463.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R561.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R565.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Volksrust? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Volksrust
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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