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Distance from Harrismith to New Germany

Harrismith to New Germany is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.

N Harrismith → New Germany
Road distance
285.3 km
177.3 mi • 154.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
240.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 6 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R477.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R479.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R532.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R536.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R630.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R633.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R702.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R707.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R829.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R833.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R923.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R931.19
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for New Germany
18.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.3°C
Day range High / low
H 29° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
23%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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285.3 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Harrismith
Finish New Germany
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 left at the fork towards M7: Pinetown
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Saint Johns Avenue
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Qashana Khuzwayo Road
    1.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Escom Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn slight left towards Valley View Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Valley View Road
    0.3 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

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
142.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → New Germany
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
New Germany
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → New Germany
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
New Germany Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
8.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
7.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
46.7 km
Rev Related route set
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New Germany → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ New Germany
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
142.8 km
Total: 285.3 km
Midpoint 142.8 km
285.3 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination New Germany -29.80500, 30.87972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 285.3 km
Return-cycle span 570.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -29.10825, 29.94046
End -29.80500, 30.87972
Destination services

Available in New Germany

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around New Germany
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around New Germany
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around New Germany
6
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith from New Germany? +
Harrismith is about 285.3 km from New Germany by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to New Germany? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to New Germany in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to New Germany? +
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 New Germany? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R477.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R479.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R532.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R536.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to New Germany? +
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 New Germany
: Queensburgh
From Harrismith To New Germany
Pinetown
From Harrismith To New Germany

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
New Germany
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
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
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East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 106.7 km

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