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Distance from Kokstad N2 N2 R300 to Harrismith

N Kokstad N2 N2 R300 → Harrismith
Road distance
396.2 km
N3 N5 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 11 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
311 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R756.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R759.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R921.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R926.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R998.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,002.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,215.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,223.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,313.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,318.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,599.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,609.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.5417, 29.5027
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Kokstad N2 N2 R300 to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 396.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Kokstad N2 N2 R300 → Harrismith
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Car
396.2 km
5 hrs 11 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
396.2 km
~6 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
396 km
↑ 2 hrs 23 min faster
Flight time
47 min
With airport
~2 hrs 47 min
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396.2 km 5 hrs 11 min
Start Kokstad N2 N2 R300
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left
    31.0 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left
    144.4 km
  5. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  6. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
198.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
65.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:36 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,655.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,743.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad N2 N2 R300 -30.54165, 29.50270
Midpoint
198.3 km
Total: 396.2 km
Midpoint 198.3 km
396.2 km 5 hrs 11 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 396.2 km
Return-cycle span 792.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 198.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54165, 29.50270
Midpoint -29.51042, 30.22135
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad N2 N2 R300 from Harrismith? +
Kokstad N2 N2 R300 is about 396.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad N2 N2 R300 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad N2 N2 R300 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kokstad N2 N2 R300 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 Kokstad N2 N2 R300 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R756.43 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R759.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R921.29 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R926.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad N2 N2 R300 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 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad N2 N2 R300, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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