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Distance from P28 to Harrismith

N P28 → Harrismith
Road distance
156.9 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
P28 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 156.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
111.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 5 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 4 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
125 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R306.81
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R307.15
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R305.57
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R316.30
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R404.82
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R405.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R403.18
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R417.34
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R532.66
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R533.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R530.50
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R549.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1745, 29.6372
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C P28 Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Harrismith Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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P28 → Harrismith
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Car
156.9 km
2 hrs 5 min
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Two-wheeler
156.9 km
~2 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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156.9 km 126 min
Start P28
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from P28 to Harrismith via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Start your journey
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right
    12.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    12.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    5.9 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N3: Harrismith
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight left
    72.2 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
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  17. 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 → P28 P28 to Johannesburg P28 to Pretoria P28 to Cape Town P28 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.5 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
11.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:47 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R655.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R690.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 P28 -29.17450, 29.63724
Midpoint
78.5 km
Total: 156.9 km
Midpoint 78.5 km
156.9 km 126 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 156.9 km
Return-cycle span 313.8 km
Traversal time 126 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.17450, 29.63724
Midpoint -28.65589, 29.62764
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 8
How far is P28 from Harrismith? +
P28 is about 156.9 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from P28 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 126 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P28 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from P28 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 P28 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R306.81 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R307.15 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R305.57 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R316.30 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P28 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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