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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith

N Pietermaritzburg → Harrismith
Road distance
218 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 218.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 29 min.
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: 4 hrs 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 R27.95 / litre
R438.66
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R440.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R438.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R459.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R578.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R581.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R578.17
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R605.92
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R761.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R764.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R760.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R797.26
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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 Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Pietermaritzburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Harrismith Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pietermaritzburg → Harrismith
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Car
218 km
2 hrs 29 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
218 km
~3 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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218 km 150 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from Pietermaritzburg to Harrismith via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right
    161.4 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 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
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
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
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:50 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
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 Start: Pietermaritz Street -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
109.1 km
Total: 218 km
Midpoint 109.1 km
218 km 150 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -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
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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 R438.66 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R440.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R438.19 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R459.22 (R29.26 / 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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