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Distance from Sivas to Harrismith

N Sivas → Harrismith
Road distance
309.3 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Sivas to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 309.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
263.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 39 min
Start point
Sivas Road
End point
Warden Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
219 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R590.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R593.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R719.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R723.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R779.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R782.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R949.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R955.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,025.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,029.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,248.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,256.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
321° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
141° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.1203, 30.8427
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Sivas Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Harrismith Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sivas → Harrismith
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Car
309.3 km
3 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
309.3 km
~4 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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309 km
~37 min
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309.3 km 3 hrs 39 min
Start Sivas
Finish Harrismith
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Directions from Sivas to Harrismith via N3 and N5
National highway route N3 N5
  1. Head on Sivas Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Gladstone Drive
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Winklespruit Road
    3.1 km
  4. Go straight
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Kingsway Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    184.9 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 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Halfway point
154.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:42 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,292.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,361.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sivas Start: Sivas Road -30.12027, 30.84266
Midpoint
154.8 km
Total: 309.3 km
Midpoint 154.8 km
309.3 km 3 hrs 39 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 309.3 km
Return-cycle span 618.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 154.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.12027, 30.84266
Midpoint -29.20019, 29.99939
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Sivas from Harrismith? +
Sivas is about 309.3 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Sivas to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sivas to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sivas 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 Sivas to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R590.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R593.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R719.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R723.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sivas 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. 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

: Harrismith
From Sivas To Harrismith
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Route Locations

Start area
Sivas, 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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