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Distance from Queensburgh City to Harrismith

Queensburgh City to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 290.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Queensburgh City → Harrismith
Road distance
290.1 km
180.3 mi • 156.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
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
87.5 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
R485.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R487.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R541.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R545.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R640.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R643.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R713.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R719.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R843.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R847.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R939.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R946.92
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harrismith
11.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.0°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
20%
Wind 10m wind speed
25 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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290.1 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Queensburgh City
Finish Harrismith
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bhubesi Road
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Imbali Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Continue left onto Prince Bhekuzulu Road
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mahlathi Road
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Harry Gwala Road
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Saint James Avenue
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    12.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
145.2 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
Queensburgh City → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Queensburgh City, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Queensburgh City → Harrismith
Queensburgh City 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
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
2.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
13.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
135.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Queensburgh City
Queensburgh City ↔ Harrismith
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Queensburgh City -29.85364, 30.94286
Midpoint
145.2 km
Total: 290.1 km
Midpoint 145.2 km
290.1 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 290.1 km
Return-cycle span 580.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.85364, 30.94286
Midpoint -29.12830, 29.95365
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

Available in Harrismith

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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 Queensburgh City from Harrismith? +
Queensburgh City is about 290.1 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Queensburgh City to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Queensburgh City to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Queensburgh City 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 Queensburgh City to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R485.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R487.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R541.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R545.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Queensburgh City to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Queensburgh City To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Queensburgh City To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Queensburgh City To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Queensburgh City, 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 2.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 13.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 135.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 51.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 111.6 km

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