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Distance from Bethlehem to Howick N1 N3

Bethlehem to Howick N1 N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 286.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.

N Bethlehem → Howick N1 N3
Road distance
286.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
5
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 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
R479.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R481.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R533.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R538.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R632.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R635.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R704.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R710.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R832.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R836.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R927.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R934.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
128° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
308° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-29.4946, 30.2084
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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286.3 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Howick N1 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    193.6 km
  5. 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 Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
143.2 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
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick N1 N3
06:29 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,196.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,259.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
143.2 km
Total: 286.3 km
Midpoint 143.2 km
286.3 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Howick N1 N3 -29.49457, 30.20843

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 286.3 km
Return-cycle span 572.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 5
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.45105, 29.54290
End -29.49457, 30.20843
Destination services

Available in Howick N1 N3

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Howick N1 N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Howick N1 N3
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Howick N1 N3
5
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Howick N1 N3? +
Bethlehem is about 286.3 km from Howick N1 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Howick N1 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Howick N1 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Howick N1 N3? +
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 Bethlehem to Howick N1 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R479.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R481.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R533.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R538.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Howick N1 N3? +
Yes. There are 12 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Howick N1 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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