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Distance from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Harrismith

Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 331.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Uphondolwendlovu Crescent → Harrismith
Road distance
331.6 km
206.0 mi • 179.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
224.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 51 min
Return: 9 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R555.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R557.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R618.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R623.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R732.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R735.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R815.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R822.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R963.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R968.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,073.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,082.25
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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331.6 km 4 hrs 51 min
Start Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
    0.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto King Zwelithini Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Princess Magogo Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Princess Magogo Street
    0.0 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  7. Go straight
    18.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.1 km
  9. Turn left
    12.8 km
  10. Continue straight
    9.6 km
  11. Turn right
    3.0 km
  12. Turn left
    54.3 km
  13. Turn left
    45.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    26.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right
    61.6 km
  19. Turn left
    2.6 km
  20. Turn right
    12.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  22. Merge slight right
    17.3 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

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
165.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent → Harrismith
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent 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
38.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
55.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
176.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent ↔ Harrismith
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Uphondolwendlovu Crescent -28.28832, 31.42446
Midpoint
165.8 km
Total: 331.6 km
Midpoint 165.8 km
331.6 km 4 hrs 51 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 331.6 km
Return-cycle span 663.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 165.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28832, 31.42446
Midpoint -28.14385, 30.16053
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 Uphondolwendlovu Crescent from Harrismith? +
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent is about 331.6 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent 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 Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R555.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R557.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R618.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R623.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Uphondolwendlovu Crescent to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 4 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 Uphondolwendlovu Crescent To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Uphondolwendlovu Crescent To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent, 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: 38.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 55.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 176.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 93.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 177.1 km

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