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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 218.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 29 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Harrismith
Road distance
218 km
135.4 mi • 117.7 nmi
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
150 min
Return: 300 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
150 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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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
12.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.4°C
Day range High / low
H 13° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
85%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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218 km 150 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
109.1 km
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
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Harrismith
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
62.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
39.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
82.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Harrismith
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
109.1 km
Total: 218 km
Midpoint 109.1 km
218 km 150 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 218 km
Return-cycle span 436 km
Traversal time 150 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 from Harrismith? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 218 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 150 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg 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 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 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 12 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
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.

Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 62.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 39.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 82.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 20.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 63.5 km

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