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Distance from Setala to Harrismith

N Setala → Harrismith
Road distance
520.2 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5 / R103
Setala to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 520.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 5 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 5 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 14 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
425 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,046.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,051.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,045.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,095.94
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,381.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,386.73
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,379.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,446.04
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,817.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,824.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,815.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,902.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
14° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
194° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.4992, 28.5131
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 5 °C Setala Fog View Forecast → 7 °C Harrismith Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Setala → Harrismith
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Car
520.2 km
7 hrs 5 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
520.2 km
~8 hrs
65 km/h avg
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520.2 km 426 min
Start Setala
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from Setala to Harrismith via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Directions from Setala to Harrismith via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  3. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    1.8 km
  6. Turn right
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right
    3.1 km
  8. Turn left
    108.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  10. Turn right
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    37.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    144.4 km
  19. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  24. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  25. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  26. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  28. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  29. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  33. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 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
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Setala Setala to Johannesburg Setala to Pretoria Setala to Cape Town Setala to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
260.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 32 min • 3 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.5 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
48.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:50 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,174.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,288.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Setala -30.49917, 28.51306
Midpoint
260.3 km
Total: 520.2 km
Midpoint 260.3 km
520.2 km 426 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 520.2 km
Return-cycle span 1040.4 km
Traversal time 426 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 260.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.49917, 28.51306
Midpoint -29.90887, 30.29805
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Setala from Harrismith? +
Setala is about 520.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Setala to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 426 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Setala to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Setala 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 Setala to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,046.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,051.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,045.75 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,095.94 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Setala 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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