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Distance from P708 to Harrismith

P708 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 253.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N P708 → Harrismith
Road distance
253.2 km
N11 N3 R33 R602 R68
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
177.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 37 min
Start point
P708
End point
Warden Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
217 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R483.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R485.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R588.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R592.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R637.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R640.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R776.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R781.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R839.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R842.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,022.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,028.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
275° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
95° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.4227, 30.9424
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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253.2 km 3 hrs 37 min
Start P708
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on P708
    1.8 km
  2. Turn sharp left onto P50-3
    3.8 km
  3. Turn left onto R68
    38.1 km
  4. Turn left onto R68
    45.4 km
  5. Turn left onto R33, R68
    6.0 km
  6. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto R68
    0.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto R68
    1.8 km
  8. Keep left
    0.1 km
  9. Turn slight left onto R602, P614
    2.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Main, R602
    40.5 km
  11. Turn left onto N11
    27.3 km
  12. Turn left onto N11
    2.6 km
  13. Turn right onto N11
    12.5 km
  14. Turn sharp right
    18.4 km
  15. Turn slight left onto N3
    50.2 km
  16. Keep left
    0.5 km
  17. Keep right
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  19. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto King Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  22. Arrive at Warden Street, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 → P708 P708 to Johannesburg P708 to Pretoria P708 to Cape Town P708 to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:34 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,058.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,114.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin P708 Start: P708 -28.42267, 30.94240
Midpoint
126.6 km
Total: 253.2 km
Midpoint 126.6 km
253.2 km 3 hrs 37 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 253.2 km
Return-cycle span 506.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.42267, 30.94240
Midpoint -28.34249, 30.03543
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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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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Questions 9
How far is P708 from Harrismith? +
P708 is about 253.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from P708 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P708 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from P708 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 P708 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R483.44 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R485.45 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R588.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R592.45 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P708 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 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

P50-3
From P708 To Harrismith
P614
From P708 To Harrismith
Main
From P708 To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
P708, KwaZulu-Natal
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

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