Distance from Othongathi to Harrismith

Othongathi to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 330.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.

N Othongathi → Harrismith

Road distance

330.5 km

205.3 mi • 178.4 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

240.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.37×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 45 min

Return: 7 hrs 30 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

3 hrs 45 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 0 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R553.22

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R555.84

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

3 hrs 45 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

4 hrs 0 min

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Othongathi

Finish Harrismith

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn right onto Makawuse Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Mkhwanazi Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Van Rova Road

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gopalall Hurbans Road

1.1 km
Turn left onto Ushukela Drive

3.6 km
Turn right towards N2: Durban

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road

9.1 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 23

Known total R852.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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

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

King Shaka Airport

Road: Road not linked yet

R8.50

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

165.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Othongathi → Harrismith

Start and destination context

Start area Origin

Othongathi

Destination area Arrival

Harrismith, Free State

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Othongathi → Harrismith

Othongathi 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

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54.1 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

91.9 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Harrismith → Othongathi

Othongathi ↔ Harrismith

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Othongathi -29.56083, 31.12222

Midpoint

165.4 km

Total: 330.5 km

Midpoint 165.4 km

330.5 km 3 hrs 45 min

Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 330.5 km

Return-cycle span 661.0 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 165.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.56083, 31.12222

Midpoint -29.28843, 30.03158

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 Othongathi from Harrismith? +

Othongathi is about 330.5 km from Harrismith by road.

How long does it take from Othongathi to Harrismith? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Othongathi 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 Othongathi to Harrismith? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R553.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R555.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R616.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R621.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Othongathi to Harrismith? +

Yes. There are 23 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Durban

From Othongathi To Harrismith

: Pietermaritzburg

From Othongathi To Harrismith

Johannesburg

From Othongathi To Harrismith

: Harrismith

From Othongathi To Harrismith

Bethlehem

From Othongathi To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area

Othongathi

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: 37.4 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 54.1 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 91.9 km

Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance

About 155.2 km Difference: 175.3 km

East London to Mthatha Similar distance

About 178.6 km Difference: 151.9 km

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