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Distance from Harrismith to Ilk Close

Harrismith to Ilk Close is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Ilk Close
Road distance
294.9 km
183.2 mi • 159.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
249.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 31 min
Return: 7 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R493.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R495.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R549.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R554.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R651.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R654.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R725.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R731.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R856.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R860.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R954.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R962.33
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Ilk Close
19.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.9°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 19°
Rain chance Today's probability
30%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.9 km 3 hrs 31 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Ilk Close
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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
    2.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Richmond Road
    12.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Higginson Highway
    1.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Shallcross Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto R.K. Khan Circle
    1.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Arena Park Drive
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Croftdene Drive
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Dunveria Crescent
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Kasturdene Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue right onto Kasturdene Road
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Ilk Close
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
147.5 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Ilk Close
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Ilk Close, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Ilk Close
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Ilk Close Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
18.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
56.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ilk Close → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Ilk Close
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
147.5 km
Total: 294.9 km
Midpoint 147.5 km
294.9 km 3 hrs 31 min
Destination Ilk Close -29.91644, 30.89332

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 294.9 km
Return-cycle span 589.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.14250, 29.96694
End -29.91644, 30.89332
Destination services

Available in Ilk Close

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ilk Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Ilk Close
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ilk Close
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ilk Close
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from Ilk Close? +
Harrismith is about 294.9 km from Ilk Close by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Ilk Close? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Ilk Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Ilk Close? +
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 Ilk Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R493.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R495.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R549.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R554.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Ilk Close? +
Yes. There are 14 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 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 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

: Durban
From Harrismith To Ilk Close
: Mariannhill
From Harrismith To Ilk Close
R.K. Khan Circle
From Harrismith To Ilk Close
Dunveria Crescent
From Harrismith To Ilk Close

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ilk Close, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 1.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 18.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 56.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 139.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 116.3 km

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