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Distance from Pyramid to Harrismith

Pyramid to Harrismith is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pyramid → Harrismith
Road distance
120.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
78.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 10 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 4 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
130 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
55.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R227.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R268.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R297.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R351.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R352.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R391.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R394.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
358° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
178° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.9879, 29.1616
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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120.8 km 131 min
Start Pyramid
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    5.0 km
  2. Continue straight
    20.6 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left
    3.2 km
  5. Continue slight right
    4.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.9 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    66.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.5 km
  9. Turn right
    4.4 km
  10. Turn left onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 5 min • 1 hr 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:30 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R504.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R24.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R531.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pyramid -28.98787, 29.16158
Midpoint
60.4 km
Total: 120.8 km
Midpoint 60.4 km
120.8 km 131 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 120.8 km
Return-cycle span 241.6 km
Traversal time 131 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.98787, 29.16158
Midpoint -28.64258, 29.20007
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 8
How far is Pyramid from Harrismith? +
Pyramid is about 120.8 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Pyramid to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 131 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pyramid to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pyramid 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 Pyramid to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R202.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R203.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R225.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R227.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pyramid to Harrismith? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Pyramid, 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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