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Distance from Main to Harrismith N2 N5

Main to Harrismith N2 N5 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 245.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Main → Harrismith N2 N5
Road distance
245.2 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
171.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 15 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
195 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R410.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R412.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R457.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R460.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R541.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R544.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R603.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R608.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R712.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R716.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R793.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R800.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
330° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
150° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-28.2821, 29.1203
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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245.2 km 3 hrs 15 min
Start Main
Finish Harrismith N2 N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    2.6 km
  3. Turn right
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    5.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    35.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    148.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    1.4 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Routes ↩ Harrismith N2 N5 → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith N2 N5 Pretoria to Harrismith N2 N5 Cape Town to Harrismith N2 N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 37 min • 1 hr 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith N2 N5
06:29 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,025.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,078.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
122.7 km
Total: 245.2 km
Midpoint 122.7 km
245.2 km 3 hrs 15 min
Destination Harrismith N2 N5 -28.28209, 29.12027

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 245.2 km
Return-cycle span 490.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -29.00255, 29.81493
End -28.28209, 29.12027
Destination services

Available in Harrismith N2 N5

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith N2 N5
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith N2 N5
4
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Harrismith N2 N5? +
Main is about 245.2 km from Harrismith N2 N5 by road.
How long does it take from Main to Harrismith N2 N5? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Harrismith N2 N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Harrismith N2 N5? +
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 to Harrismith N2 N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R410.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R412.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R457.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R460.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Harrismith N2 N5? +
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 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 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

: Harrismith
From Main To Harrismith N2 N5
Bethlehem
From Main To Harrismith N2 N5

Route Locations

Start area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith N2 N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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