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Distance from 1049 to Howick M9

1049 to Howick M9 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 523.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 1049 → Howick M9
Road distance
523.1 km
N11 N12 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
409.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 8 min
End point
Clarendon Road
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
368 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R875.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R879.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R975.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R983.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,155.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,160.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,286.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,297.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,520.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,527.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,693.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,707.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
167° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
347° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9081, 29.2510
End coords Destination point
-29.4836, 30.2242
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

523.1 km 6 hrs 8 min
Start 1049
Finish Howick M9
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N12: Nelspruit
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  7. Merge slight left
    28.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    41.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    53.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  13. Turn left
    2.6 km
  14. Turn right
    12.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight right
    121.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Howick M9 → 1049 1049 to Johannesburg 1049 to Pretoria 1049 to Cape Town 1049 to Durban Johannesburg to Howick M9 Pretoria to Howick M9 Cape Town to Howick M9
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
262.0 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 4 min • 3 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick M9
06:28 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,186.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,301.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
262.0 km
Total: 523.1 km
Midpoint 262.0 km
523.1 km 6 hrs 8 min
Destination Howick M9 End: Clarendon Road -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 523.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,046.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 262.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -27.61728, 29.94740
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Howick M9
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Howick M9
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Howick M9
5
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from Howick M9? +
1049 is about 523.1 km from Howick M9 by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Howick M9? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Howick M9 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to Howick M9? +
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 1049 to Howick M9? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R875.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R879.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R975.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R983.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Howick M9? +
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 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

: Nelspruit
From 1049 To Howick M9
: Hendrina
From 1049 To Howick M9
Middelburg ()
From 1049 To Howick M9
: Pietermaritzburg
From 1049 To Howick M9
Tweedie
From 1049 To Howick M9
Howick ()
From 1049 To Howick M9

Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Howick M9, 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.

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 150.6 km
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About 154.5 km Difference: 368.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 284.5 km

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