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Distance from Pinetown to Harrismith

N Pinetown → Harrismith
Road distance
280.5 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Pinetown to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 280.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
239.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
Start point
Josiah Gumede Road
End point
Warden Street
Return: 6 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
191 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R564.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R566.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R563.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R591.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R744.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R747.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R744.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R779.82
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R980.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R984.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R979.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,026.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
315° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
135° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8143, 30.8582
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 20 °C Pinetown Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pinetown → Harrismith
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Car
280.5 km
3 hrs 11 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
280.5 km
~4 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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280.5 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Pinetown
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pinetown to Harrismith via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  3. Continue straight onto Richmond Road
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right towards N3
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right towards Pietermaritzburg
    2.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  10. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
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R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Halfway point
140.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ 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
4 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,172.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,234.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pinetown Start: Josiah Gumede Road -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint
140.4 km
Total: 280.5 km
Midpoint 140.4 km
280.5 km 3 hrs 11 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 280.5 km
Return-cycle span 561.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint -29.09202, 29.93701
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Pinetown from Harrismith? +
Pinetown is about 280.5 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Pinetown to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pinetown to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pinetown 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 Pinetown to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R564.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R566.78 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R563.96 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R591.02 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pinetown to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 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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