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Distance from Harrowgate to Harrismith

N Harrowgate → Harrismith
Road distance
274.0 km
Highway dominant · M13 / N5
Harrowgate to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 274.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
231.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 12 min
Start point
Harrowgate
End point
Warden Street
Return: 6 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
192 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R551.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R553.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R550.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R577.18
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R727.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R730.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R726.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R761.55
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R957.18
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R960.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R956.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,002.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
316° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
136° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7737, 30.7867
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Harrowgate Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Harrowgate → Harrismith
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Car
274.0 km
3 hrs 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
274.0 km
~4 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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274.0 km 3 hrs 12 min
Start Harrowgate
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Harrowgate to Harrismith via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Directions from Harrowgate to Harrismith via M13
    Metro arterial route M13
  3. Head on Harrowgate
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Oaklands Avenue
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Carol Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Springside Road
    2.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Stonewall Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Shongweni Road
    1.8 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    4.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    211.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
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Halfway point
137.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:48 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,145.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,205.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrowgate Start: Harrowgate -29.77373, 30.78671
Midpoint
137.1 km
Total: 274.0 km
Midpoint 137.1 km
274.0 km 3 hrs 12 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 274.0 km
Return-cycle span 547.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77373, 30.78671
Midpoint -29.07419, 29.91976
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Harrowgate from Harrismith? +
Harrowgate is about 274.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Harrowgate to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrowgate to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrowgate to Harrismith? +
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 Harrowgate to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R551.34 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R553.51 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R550.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R577.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrowgate to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 12 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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