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Distance from Regal Crescent to Harrismith

Regal Crescent to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Regal Crescent → Harrismith
Road distance
285.7 km
177.5 mi • 154.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
239.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 15 min
Return: 6 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R478.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R480.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R532.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R537.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R631.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R634.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R703.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R708.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R834.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R925.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R932.57
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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285.7 km 3 hrs 15 min
Start Regal Crescent
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Head on Regal Crescent
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp left onto Regent Street
    0.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Regent Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Regent Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Qashana Khuzwayo Road
    1.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Saint Johns Avenue
    1.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    1.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.3 km
  9. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 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 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
143.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 37 min • 1 hr 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Regal Crescent → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Regal Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Regal Crescent → Harrismith
Regal 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
9.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
7.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
130.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Regal Crescent
Regal Crescent ↔ Harrismith
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Route sheet

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Origin Regal Crescent -29.80001, 30.87339
Midpoint
143.0 km
Total: 285.7 km
Midpoint 143.0 km
285.7 km 3 hrs 15 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 285.7 km
Return-cycle span 571.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.80001, 30.87339
Midpoint -29.11216, 29.94352
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 9
How far is Regal Crescent from Harrismith? +
Regal Crescent is about 285.7 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Regal Crescent to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Regal Crescent to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Regal 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 Regal Crescent to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R478.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R480.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R532.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R537.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Regal Crescent 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 Regal Crescent To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Regal Crescent To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Regal Crescent To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Regal 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: 9.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 7.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 130.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 47.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 107.2 km

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