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Distance from Main 1 N3 to Harrismith

N Main 1 N3 → Harrismith
Road distance
151.4 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
102.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 4 min
Start point
Main
End point
Warden Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
124 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R289.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R290.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R352.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R354.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R381.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R382.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R464.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R467.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R501.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R503.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R611.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R614.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
263° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
83° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Main 1 N3 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 151.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Main 1 N3 → Harrismith
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Car
151.4 km
2 hrs 4 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
151.4 km
~2 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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151.4 km 2 hrs 4 min
Start Main 1 N3
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Main
    38.3 km
  2. Turn left
    27.3 km
  3. Turn left
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right
    12.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  10. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Main 1 N3 Main 1 N3 to Johannesburg Main 1 N3 to Pretoria Main 1 N3 to Cape Town Main 1 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
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Halfway point
75.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 2 min • 1 hr 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:39 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R632.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R666.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main 1 N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
75.7 km
Total: 151.4 km
Midpoint 75.7 km
151.4 km 2 hrs 4 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 151.4 km
Return-cycle span 302.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -28.59063, 29.65867
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 8
How far is Main 1 N3 from Harrismith? +
Main 1 N3 is about 151.4 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Main 1 N3 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main 1 N3 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main 1 N3 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 Main 1 N3 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R289.05 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R290.25 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R352.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R354.23 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main 1 N3 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 4 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 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

Main
From Main 1 N3 To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Main 1 N3 To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Main 1 N3 To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Main 1 N3, 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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