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Distance from Sugarfarm Trail to Harrismith

Sugarfarm Trail to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 305.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sugarfarm Trail → Harrismith
Road distance
305.1 km
189.6 mi • 164.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
247.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 30 min
Return: 7 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R510.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R513.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R568.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R573.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R673.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R676.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R750.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R756.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R886.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R890.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R987.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R995.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 30 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 45 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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305.1 km 3 hrs 30 min
Start Sugarfarm Trail
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sugarfarm Trail
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto The Curl
    0.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Anil Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sneezewood Lane
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    1.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    9.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  21. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Sugarfarm Trail → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Sugarfarm Trail, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Sugarfarm Trail → Harrismith
Sugarfarm Trail 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
12.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
28.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
149.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Sugarfarm Trail
Sugarfarm Trail ↔ Harrismith
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Sugarfarm Trail -29.74733, 31.04049
Midpoint
152.6 km
Total: 305.1 km
Midpoint 152.6 km
305.1 km 3 hrs 30 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 305.1 km
Return-cycle span 610.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.74733, 31.04049
Midpoint -29.18495, 29.98542
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 Sugarfarm Trail from Harrismith? +
Sugarfarm Trail is about 305.1 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Sugarfarm Trail to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sugarfarm Trail to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sugarfarm Trail 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 Sugarfarm Trail to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R510.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R513.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R568.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R573.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sugarfarm Trail 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 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

The Curl
From Sugarfarm Trail To Harrismith
Sneezewood Lane
From Sugarfarm Trail To Harrismith
: Port Shepstone
From Sugarfarm Trail To Harrismith
: Pietermaritzburg
From Sugarfarm Trail To Harrismith
Johannesburg
From Sugarfarm Trail To Harrismith
Durban
From Sugarfarm Trail To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Sugarfarm Trail To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Sugarfarm Trail To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Sugarfarm Trail, 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: 12.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 28.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 149.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 66.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 126.5 km

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