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Distance from Queens Crescent to Harrismith

Queens Crescent to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Queens Crescent → Harrismith
Road distance
281.3 km
174.8 mi • 151.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
233.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 6 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R470.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R473.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R524.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R528.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R621.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R624.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R692.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R697.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R817.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R821.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R910.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R917.97
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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281.3 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Queens Crescent
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Head on Queens Crescent
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto King George Avenue
    1.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Link Road
    1.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Inanda Road
    6.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Hospital Road
    1.4 km
  6. Turn sharp right onto Shongweni Road
    0.8 km
  7. Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road
    0.2 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    4.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    211.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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 Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Queens Crescent → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Queens Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Queens Crescent → Harrismith
Queens Crescent Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
4.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
11.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
126.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Queens Crescent
Queens Crescent ↔ Harrismith
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Route sheet

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Origin Queens Crescent -29.75328, 30.84403
Midpoint
140.7 km
Total: 281.3 km
Midpoint 140.7 km
281.3 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 281.3 km
Return-cycle span 562.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.75328, 30.84403
Midpoint -29.09376, 29.94012
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 Queens Crescent from Harrismith? +
Queens Crescent is about 281.3 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Queens Crescent to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Queens Crescent to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Queens Crescent 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 Queens Crescent to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R470.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R473.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R524.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R528.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Queens Crescent 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Queens Crescent To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Queens Crescent To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Queens Crescent To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Queens Crescent, 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 4.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 11.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 126.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 42.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 102.7 km

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