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Distance from Kroonstad to Harrismith

Kroonstad to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 231.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 7 min.

N Kroonstad → Harrismith
Road distance
231.6 km
143.9 mi • 125.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
198.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 7 min
Return: 6 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R387.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R389.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R431.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R435.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R511.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R513.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R569.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R574.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R673.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R676.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R749.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R755.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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231.6 km 3 hrs 7 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Beyers Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Du Toit Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louw Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto South Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto South Road
    133.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto MacNicol Street
    1.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    90.1 km
  17. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
115.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 33 min • 1 hr 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kroonstad → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kroonstad
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kroonstad → Harrismith
Kroonstad Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
44.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
7.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
96.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Kroonstad
Kroonstad ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroonstad -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint
115.8 km
Total: 231.6 km
Midpoint 115.8 km
231.6 km 3 hrs 7 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 231.6 km
Return-cycle span 463.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 115.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -28.07871, 28.15416
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 Kroonstad from Harrismith? +
Kroonstad is about 231.6 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R387.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R389.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R431.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R435.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to Harrismith? +
No tollgates are 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
Kroonstad
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 44.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 7.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 96.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 61.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 88.8 km

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