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Distance from Ludgate Hill to Harrismith

Ludgate Hill to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 197.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ludgate Hill → Harrismith
Road distance
197.1 km
122.5 mi • 106.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
171.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 15 min
Return: 4 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R330.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R331.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R367.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R370.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R435.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R437.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R485.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R488.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R572.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R575.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R638.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R643.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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197.1 km 2 hrs 15 min
Start Ludgate Hill
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ludgate Hill
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Braemar Crescent
    0.1 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Wear Avenue
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Amber Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    140.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto McKechnie Street towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto King Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
98.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 7 min • 1 hr 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ludgate Hill → Harrismith
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Start area Origin
Ludgate Hill, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ludgate Hill → Harrismith
Ludgate Hill 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
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
42.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
18.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
61.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Ludgate Hill
Ludgate Hill ↔ Harrismith
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Route sheet

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Origin Ludgate Hill -29.48648, 30.22228
Midpoint
98.7 km
Total: 197.1 km
Midpoint 98.7 km
197.1 km 2 hrs 15 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 197.1 km
Return-cycle span 394.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 8.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 98.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48648, 30.22228
Midpoint -28.81998, 29.69736
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 Ludgate Hill from Harrismith? +
Ludgate Hill is about 197.1 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Ludgate Hill to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ludgate Hill to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ludgate Hill 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 Ludgate Hill to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R330.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R331.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R367.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R370.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ludgate Hill to Harrismith? +
Yes. There are 12 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

Braemar Crescent
From Ludgate Hill To Harrismith
: Harrismith
From Ludgate Hill To Harrismith
Bethlehem
From Ludgate Hill To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Ludgate Hill, 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.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 42.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 18.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 61.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 84.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 42.6 km

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