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Distance from Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Harrismith

N Umhlanga Nature Reserve → Harrismith
Road distance
312.0 km
Highway dominant · M12 / M4 / M41 / N2 / N3 / N5
Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 312.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 34 min
End point
Warden Street
Return: 7 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
214 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R627.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R630.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R627.16
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R657.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R828.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R831.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R827.50
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R867.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,089.99
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,094.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,088.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,141.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
309° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
129° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7129, 31.0922
End coords Destination point
-28.2784, 29.1332
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 23 °C Umhlanga Nature Reserve Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Umhlanga Nature Reserve → Harrismith
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Car
312.0 km
3 hrs 34 min
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Two-wheeler
312.0 km
~4 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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312.0 km 3 hrs 34 min
Start Umhlanga Nature Reserve
Finish Harrismith
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  1. Directions from Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Harrismith via N2 and N3 and N5
    National highway route N2N3N5
  2. Directions from Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Harrismith via M4 and M12 and M41
    Metro arterial routes M4M12M41
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Lagoon Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork onto Newlands Drive
    0.5 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M4
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    1.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.3 km
  15. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Durban
    0.8 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    15.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  21. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  23. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  26. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  30. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  31. 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.
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
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
Routes ↩ Harrismith → Umhlanga Nature Reserve Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Johannesburg Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Pretoria Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Cape Town Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Durban Johannesburg to Harrismith Pretoria to Harrismith Cape Town to Harrismith
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Halfway point
156.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harrismith
06:52 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,304.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,372.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga Nature Reserve -29.71293, 31.09219
Midpoint
156.1 km
Total: 312.0 km
Midpoint 156.1 km
312.0 km 3 hrs 34 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 312.0 km
Return-cycle span 624.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 156.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.71293, 31.09219
Midpoint -29.21125, 30.00242
End -28.27842, 29.13324
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Questions 9
How far is Umhlanga Nature Reserve from Harrismith? +
Umhlanga Nature Reserve is about 312.0 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umhlanga Nature Reserve 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 Umhlanga Nature Reserve to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R627.83 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R630.30 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R627.16 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R657.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga Nature Reserve 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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