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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Harrismith

Pietermaritzburg N1 to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 218.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pietermaritzburg N1 → Harrismith
Road distance
218.0 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
190.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 29 min
Start point
Pietermaritz Street
End point
Warden Street
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
149 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R364.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R366.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R406.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R409.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R481.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R483.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R536.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R540.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R633.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R636.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R705.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R711.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
320° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
140° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6000, 30.3789
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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218.0 km 2 hrs 29 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N1
Finish Harrismith
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 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
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
109.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 14 min • 1 hr 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R911.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R959.11
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 Pietermaritzburg N1 Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
109.1 km
Total: 218.0 km
Midpoint 109.1 km
218.0 km 2 hrs 29 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 218.0 km
Return-cycle span 436.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 109.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.89624, 29.75883
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 Pietermaritzburg N1 from Harrismith? +
Pietermaritzburg N1 is about 218.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N1 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 Pietermaritzburg N1 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R364.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R366.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R406.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R409.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N1 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 12 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

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Pietermaritzburg N1 To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N1, 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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