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Distance from D3338 Polokwane to Howick

D3338 Polokwane to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 774.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 35 min.

N D3338 Polokwane → Howick
Road distance
774.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
622.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 35 min
Start point
Silicon Road
End point
Clarendon Road
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
515 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,296.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,302.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,444.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,455.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,710.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,718.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,905.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,920.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,250.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,261.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,507.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,527.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
173° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
353° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9287, 29.4670
End coords Destination point
-29.4836, 30.2242
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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774.4 km 8 hrs 35 min
Start D3338 Polokwane
Finish Howick
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Silicon Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Silicon Road
    0.5 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    274.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    392.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 66
Known total R2,456.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 66 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Howick → D3338 Polokwane D3338 Polokwane to Johannesburg D3338 Polokwane to Pretoria D3338 Polokwane to Cape Town D3338 Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Howick Pretoria to Howick Cape Town to Howick
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
387.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 17 min • 4 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
128.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick
06:28 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,237.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R154.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,407.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D3338 Polokwane Start: Silicon Road -23.92871, 29.46695
Midpoint
387.9 km
Total: 774.4 km
Midpoint 387.9 km
774.4 km 8 hrs 35 min
Destination Howick End: Clarendon Road -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 774.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,548.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 387.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.92871, 29.46695
Midpoint -26.74322, 28.42568
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Howick
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Howick
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Howick
5
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Questions 9
How far is D3338 Polokwane from Howick? +
D3338 Polokwane is about 774.4 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from D3338 Polokwane to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D3338 Polokwane to Howick in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from D3338 Polokwane to Howick? +
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 D3338 Polokwane to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,296.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,302.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,444.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,455.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D3338 Polokwane to Howick? +
Yes. There are 66 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Polokwane Bypass
From D3338 Polokwane To Howick
: Johannesburg
From D3338 Polokwane To Howick
: Germiston
From D3338 Polokwane To Howick
Durban
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Roodepoort
From D3338 Polokwane To Howick
Bloemfontein
From D3338 Polokwane To Howick
ern Bypass
From D3338 Polokwane To Howick
Tweedie
From D3338 Polokwane To Howick
Howick ()
From D3338 Polokwane To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
D3338 Polokwane, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Howick
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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