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Distance from New Germany to Harrismith

New Germany to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 286.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 16 min.

N New Germany → Harrismith
Road distance
286.1 km
177.8 mi • 154.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
240.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 16 min
Return: 6 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R478.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R481.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R533.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R537.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R631.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R634.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R703.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R709.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R831.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R835.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R926.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R933.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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286.1 km 3 hrs 16 min
Start New Germany
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Valley View Road
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Escom Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Qashana Khuzwayo Road
    1.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Saint Johns Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    1.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.3 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
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
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 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
143.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
New Germany → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
New Germany
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
New Germany → Harrismith
New Germany 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
9.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
7.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
47.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Harrismith → New Germany
New Germany ↔ Harrismith
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Route sheet

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Origin New Germany -29.80500, 30.87972
Midpoint
143.1 km
Total: 286.1 km
Midpoint 143.1 km
286.1 km 3 hrs 16 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 286.1 km
Return-cycle span 572.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.80500, 30.87972
Midpoint -29.11315, 29.94477
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 New Germany from Harrismith? +
New Germany is about 286.1 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from New Germany to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from New Germany to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from New Germany 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 New Germany to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R478.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R481.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R533.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R537.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from New Germany 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From New Germany To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From New Germany To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From New Germany To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
New Germany
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: 9.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 130.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 107.5 km

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