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Distance from Kokstad to Harrismith

Kokstad to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 16 min.

N Kokstad → Harrismith
Road distance
406.4 km
252.5 mi • 219.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 16 min
Return: 10 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R680.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R683.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R757.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R763.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R897.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R901.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R999.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,007.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,180.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,186.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,315.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,326.24
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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406.4 km 5 hrs 16 min
Start Kokstad
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Main Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Coulter Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hope Street
    2.2 km
  4. Turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    37.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left
    144.4 km
  13. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  19. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  23. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  27. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  28. 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
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kokstad → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kokstad
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kokstad → Harrismith
Kokstad Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith 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
113.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
33.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
129.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Kokstad
Kokstad ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
203.4 km
Total: 406.4 km
Midpoint 203.4 km
406.4 km 5 hrs 16 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 406.4 km
Return-cycle span 812.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -29.53216, 30.26643
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 from Harrismith? +
Kokstad is about 406.4 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kokstad 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 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R680.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R683.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R757.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R763.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Kokstad To Harrismith
Bethlehem
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Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
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

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
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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