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Distance from Montclair to Harrismith

Montclair to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 298.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 25 min.

N Montclair → Harrismith
Road distance
298.5 km
185.5 mi • 161.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 25 min
Return: 6 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R499.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R502.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R556.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R561.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R659.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R662.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R734.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R740.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R867.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R871.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R966.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R974.32
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
5.8°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
0.8°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 5°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
20 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

298.5 km 3 hrs 25 min
Start Montclair
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Langton Road
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Benson Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Blamey Road
    0.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Blamey Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Blamey Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto South Coast Road towards Umbilo
    1.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 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
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
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
149.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Montclair → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Montclair
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Montclair → Harrismith
Montclair 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
5.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
22.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
60.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Montclair
Montclair ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Montclair -29.91972, 30.96528
Midpoint
149.4 km
Total: 298.5 km
Midpoint 149.4 km
298.5 km 3 hrs 25 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 298.5 km
Return-cycle span 597.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 149.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.91972, 30.96528
Midpoint -29.15827, 29.97717
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
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Montclair from Harrismith? +
Montclair is about 298.5 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Montclair to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Montclair to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Montclair 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 Montclair to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R499.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R502.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R556.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R561.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Montclair to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Umbilo
From Montclair To Harrismith
Clairwood
From Montclair To Harrismith
: Pietermaritzburg
From Montclair To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Montclair To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Montclair To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Montclair
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: 5.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 22.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 143.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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