Distance from Winston Park to Harrismith

Winston Park to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 275.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 12 min.

N Winston Park → Harrismith

Road distance

275.2 km

171.0 mi • 148.5 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

234.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 12 min

Return: 6 hrs 25 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

3 hrs 12 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 27 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R460.63

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R462.81

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

3 hrs 12 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

3 hrs 27 min

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Winston Park

Finish Harrismith

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Riebeeck Road

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Alexander Drive

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Jan Smuts Avenue

2.2 km
Turn left onto Old Main Road

0.1 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M13: Pietermaritzburg

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway

7.0 km
Merge slight right

211.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

0.2 km
Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street

0.1 km
Continue onto King Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Warden Street

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 12

Known total R701.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 12 toll points from our database.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

137.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Winston Park → Harrismith

Start and destination context

Start area Origin

Winston Park

Destination area Arrival

Harrismith, Free State

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Winston Park → Harrismith

Winston Park Origin postcode

Not available

Harrismith Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

South Africa

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Pretoria to Nelspruit

3 other similar routes

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1.2 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance

17.9 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

36.6 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Harrismith → Winston Park

Winston Park ↔ Harrismith

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Winston Park -29.81671, 30.78801

Midpoint

137.7 km

Total: 275.2 km

Midpoint 137.7 km

275.2 km 3 hrs 12 min

Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 275.2 km

Return-cycle span 550.3 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 12 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 137.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81671, 30.78801

Midpoint -29.07878, 29.91695

End -28.27842, 29.13324

Destination services

Available in Harrismith

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 2

Schools Supermarkets

Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith

Harrismith Pre-Primary
44 Bell Street

Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith

Quickshop
Harrismith
Pick n Pay
Harrismith, 9880, KwaZulu-Natal
Shoprite
Harrismith, 9880, Free State
Quickshop
Harrismith

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Winston Park from Harrismith? +

Winston Park is about 275.2 km from Harrismith by road.

How long does it take from Winston Park to Harrismith? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Winston Park to Harrismith in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Winston Park 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 Winston Park to Harrismith? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R460.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R462.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R513.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R517.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Winston Park to Harrismith? +

Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg

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: Harrismith

From Winston Park To Harrismith

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Route Locations

Start area

Winston Park

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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 1.2 km

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About 293.1 km Difference: 17.9 km

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