Distance from Kwadukuza to Harrismith

Kwadukuza to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 362.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kwadukuza → Harrismith

Road distance

362.4 km

225.2 mi • 195.6 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

240.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.51×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 6 min

Return: 8 hrs 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

4 hrs 6 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 36 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R606.63

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R609.50

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

4 hrs 6 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

4 hrs 21 min

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kwadukuza

Finish Harrismith

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left onto Hullet Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Street

0.5 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Go straight onto Voortrekker Street

3.2 km
Take the ramp straight towards N2: Durban

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road

41.8 km
Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road

24.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

1.5 km
Merge slight right

15.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

0.2 km
Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street

0.1 km
Continue onto King Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Warden Street

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 25

Known total R889.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

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

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

King Shaka Airport

Road: Road not linked yet

R8.50

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

181.3 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Free State

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Free State

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Kwadukuza → Harrismith

KwaZulu-Natal to Free State

Start area Origin

Kwadukuza, KwaZulu-Natal

Destination area Arrival

Harrismith, Free State

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Kwadukuza → Harrismith

Kwadukuza Origin postcode

Not available

Harrismith Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

KwaZulu-Natal to Free State

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Johannesburg to Polokwane

3 other similar routes

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance

69.3 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

86.0 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

10.1 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

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Kwadukuza ↔ Harrismith

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Kwadukuza -29.33838, 31.28812

Midpoint

181.3 km

Total: 362.4 km

Midpoint 181.3 km

362.4 km 4 hrs 6 min

Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State

One-way road span 362.4 km

Return-cycle span 724.8 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 6 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 181.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.33838, 31.28812

Midpoint -29.39161, 30.13458

End -28.27842, 29.13324

Destination services

Available in Harrismith

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Service groups 2

Schools Supermarkets

Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith

Harrismith Pre-Primary
44 Bell Street

Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith

Quickshop
Harrismith
Pick n Pay
Harrismith, 9880, KwaZulu-Natal
Shoprite
Harrismith, 9880, Free State
Quickshop
Harrismith

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Kwadukuza from Harrismith? +

Kwadukuza is about 362.4 km from Harrismith by road.

How long does it take from Kwadukuza to Harrismith? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kwadukuza to Harrismith in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Kwadukuza 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 Kwadukuza to Harrismith? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R606.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R609.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R675.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R681.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kwadukuza to Harrismith? +

Yes. There are 25 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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Towns along the route

: Durban

From Kwadukuza To Harrismith

: Pietermaritzburg

From Kwadukuza To Harrismith

Johannesburg

From Kwadukuza To Harrismith

: Harrismith

From Kwadukuza To Harrismith

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From Kwadukuza To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area

Kwadukuza, 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

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

About 293.1 km Difference: 69.3 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 86.0 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 10.1 km

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About 155.2 km Difference: 207.2 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 123.8 km

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