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Distance from Summer Pride to Harrismith

N Summer Pride → Harrismith
Road distance
803 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3 / N5 / R103
Summer Pride to Harrismith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 803.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
535.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 56 min
Start point
Thompson Road
End point
Warden Street
Return: 19 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
596 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,533.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,539.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,867.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,878.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,022.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,031.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,463.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,479.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,661.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,672.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,241.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,262.04
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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
-32.9647, 27.8465
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 14 °C Summer Pride Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Summer Pride → Harrismith
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Car
803 km
9 hrs 56 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
803 km
~12 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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803 km
~1 hr 36 min
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803 km 596 min
Start Summer Pride
Finish Harrismith
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Directions from Summer Pride to Harrismith via N2 and N3 and N5
National highway route N2 N3 N5
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Directions from Summer Pride to Harrismith via R103
Provincial road route R103
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Thompson Road
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beulah Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Thompson Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N2
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    224.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left
    144.4 km
  11. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  16. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  21. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  25. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  26. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Summer Pride Summer Pride to Johannesburg Summer Pride to Pretoria Summer Pride to Cape Town Summer Pride to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
401.8 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 58 min • 4 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
133.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:41 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,356.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R160.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,533.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Summer Pride Start: Thompson Road -32.96469, 27.84648
Midpoint
401.8 km
Total: 803 km
Midpoint 401.8 km
803 km 596 min
Destination Harrismith End: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 803 km
Return-cycle span 1606 km
Traversal time 596 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 401.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.96469, 27.84648
Midpoint -30.57193, 29.45112
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Summer Pride from Harrismith? +
Summer Pride is about 803 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Summer Pride to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 596 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Summer Pride to Harrismith in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Summer Pride 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 Summer Pride to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,533.21 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,539.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,867.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,878.94 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Summer Pride to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Summer Pride, Eastern Cape
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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