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Distance from Peony Place to Harrismith

N Peony Place → Harrismith
Road distance
289.9 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N3 / N5
Peony Place to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 289.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
245.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 23 min
Start point
Peony Place
End point
Warden Street
Return: 6 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
203 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R583.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R585.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R582.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R610.68
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R769.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R772.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R768.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R805.76
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,012.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,016.73
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,011.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,060.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
316° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
136° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8890, 30.8566
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Peony Place Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Peony Place → Harrismith
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Car
289.9 km
3 hrs 23 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
289.9 km
~4 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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289.9 km 3 hrs 23 min
Start Peony Place
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Peony Place to Harrismith via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Directions from Peony Place to Harrismith via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Head on Peony Place
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Coriander Close
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Golden Poppy Crescent
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto High Terrace
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Crossmoor Drive
    0.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Granada Street
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Klaarwater Road
    0.8 km
  10. Continue left onto Klaarwater Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Hans Dettman Highway
    4.5 km
  12. Take the ramp left towards M7: Pinetown
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  15. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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 Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Peony Place Peony Place to Johannesburg Peony Place to Pretoria Peony Place to Cape Town Peony Place to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
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Halfway point
145.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 41 min • 1 hr 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:52 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,211.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,275.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Peony Place Start: Peony Place -29.88900, 30.85660
Midpoint
145.0 km
Total: 289.9 km
Midpoint 145.0 km
289.9 km 3 hrs 23 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 289.9 km
Return-cycle span 579.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.88900, 30.85660
Midpoint -29.12768, 29.95263
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Peony Place from Harrismith? +
Peony Place is about 289.9 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Peony Place to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Peony Place to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Peony Place 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 Peony Place to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R583.34 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R585.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R582.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R610.68 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Peony Place to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 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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Coriander Close
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Golden Poppy Crescent
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High Terrace
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: Pinetown
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: Harrismith
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