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Distance from Kingsburgh to Harrismith

Kingsburgh to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 315.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 33 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kingsburgh → Harrismith
Road distance
315.4 km
196.0 mi • 170.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 33 min
Return: 7 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R527.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R530.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R588.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R592.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R696.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R699.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R775.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R782.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R916.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R920.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,020.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,029.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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315.4 km 3 hrs 33 min
Start Kingsburgh
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Seadoone Road
    0.1 km
  2. Take the ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.4 km
  3. Merge slight right
    13.5 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    9.8 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left
    10.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
157.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kingsburgh → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Kingsburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kingsburgh → Harrismith
Kingsburgh 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
22.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
38.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
160.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Kingsburgh
Kingsburgh ↔ Harrismith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingsburgh -30.06821, 30.87058
Midpoint
157.8 km
Total: 315.4 km
Midpoint 157.8 km
315.4 km 3 hrs 33 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 315.4 km
Return-cycle span 630.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 157.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.06821, 30.87058
Midpoint -29.22639, 30.00501
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
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 Kingsburgh from Harrismith? +
Kingsburgh is about 315.4 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Kingsburgh to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsburgh to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kingsburgh 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 Kingsburgh to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R527.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R530.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R588.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R592.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsburgh to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 16 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

: Durban
From Kingsburgh To Harrismith
: Pietermaritzburg
From Kingsburgh To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Kingsburgh To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Kingsburgh To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Kingsburgh, 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: 22.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 38.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 160.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 76.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 136.8 km

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