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Distance from Ruby Gailey M31 to Harrismith

N Ruby Gailey M31 → Harrismith
Road distance
92.8 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
69.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 9 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
End point
Warden Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
69 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R177.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R178.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R215.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R217.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R233.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R234.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R284.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R286.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R307.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R309.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R374.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R377.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
295° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
115° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5403, 29.7757
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Ruby Gailey M31 to Harrismith is a practical regional trip, covering about 92.8 km in roughly 1 hr 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey M31 → Harrismith
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Car
92.8 km
1 hr 9 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
92.8 km
~1 hr 25 min
65 km/h avg
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92.8 km 1 hr 9 min
Start Ruby Gailey M31
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ruby Gailey
    0.8 km
  2. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right
    4.8 km
  5. Turn left
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right
    12.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
46.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
34 min • 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
15.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:35 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R388.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R18.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R408.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ruby Gailey M31 Start: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint
46.4 km
Total: 92.8 km
Midpoint 46.4 km
92.8 km 1 hr 9 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 92.8 km
Return-cycle span 185.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 9 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 18.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 46.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint -28.43506, 29.48095
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 Ruby Gailey M31 from Harrismith? +
Ruby Gailey M31 is about 92.8 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey M31 to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey M31 to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey M31 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 Ruby Gailey M31 to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R177.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R178.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R215.91 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R217.25 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey M31 to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. 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

Ruby Gailey
From Ruby Gailey M31 To Harrismith
: Harrismith
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Bethlehem
From Ruby Gailey M31 To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Ruby Gailey M31, 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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