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Distance from Harrismith to Clairwood

Harrismith to Clairwood is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 297.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 27 min.

N Harrismith → Clairwood
Road distance
297.8 km
185.0 mi • 160.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
255.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 27 min
Return: 6 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R498.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R500.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R555.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R559.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R657.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R660.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R732.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R738.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R865.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R869.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R964.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R971.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 42 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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297.8 km 3 hrs 27 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Clairwood
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    14.6 km
  13. Turn right onto South Coast Road towards Mobeni
    0.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Sirdar Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue slight left onto Archary Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R707.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
149.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Clairwood
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Clairwood
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Clairwood
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Clairwood Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
4.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
21.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
59.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Clairwood → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Clairwood
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
149.0 km
Total: 297.8 km
Midpoint 149.0 km
297.8 km 3 hrs 27 min
Destination Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 297.8 km
Return-cycle span 595.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 149.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.15481, 29.97173
End -29.91278, 30.98472
Destination services

Available in Clairwood

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Clairwood
2
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Clairwood? +
Harrismith is about 297.8 km from Clairwood by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Clairwood? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Clairwood in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Clairwood? +
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 Harrismith to Clairwood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R498.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R500.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R555.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R559.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Clairwood? +
Yes. There are 14 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Harrismith To Clairwood
: Queensburgh
From Harrismith To Clairwood
Pinetown
From Harrismith To Clairwood
New Germany
From Harrismith To Clairwood
Mobeni
From Harrismith To Clairwood

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Clairwood
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: 4.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 21.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 59.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 142.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 119.2 km

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