Distance from Gillitts to Howick

N Gillitts → Howick
Road distance
79.6 km
Provincial mix · M13 / R103
Gillitts to Howick is a practical regional trip, covering about 79.6 km in roughly 58 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
65.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
58 min
End point
Clarendon Road
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R151.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R152.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R185.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R186.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R200.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R201.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R244.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R245.68
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R263.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R264.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R321.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R323.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
302° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
122° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7967, 30.8011
End coords Destination point
-29.4836, 30.2242
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
Gillitts → Howick
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Car
79.6 km
58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
79.6 km
~1 hr 13 min
65 km/h avg
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Nearby places

Places in Howick

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Gillitts and Howick.

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Convenience store 0.5 km

Quickshop

49 Main Street, Howick
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Clothing & fashion 0.6 km

PEP

12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.7 km

Howick Preparatory School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Shoprite

Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Professional services 0.8 km

Pam Golding

3 Market Street, Howick, 3290
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Professional services 0.8 km

Village talk

3 Market Street, Howick, 3290
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Convenience store 1.0 km

Pick n Pay Express

23 Main Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.0 km

Unjulaba High School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Nogquhaza Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Howick High School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 1.7 km

Pick n Pay Express

45 Main Road, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.5 km

Howick Secondary School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.3 km

Howick West Primary School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.3 km

Cosmo Primary School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Gifts & hobbies 3.9 km

Tops at Spar

13 Zeederberg Road, Merrivale, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 4.8 km

Peels Honey

Via Roma Road
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Gifts & hobbies 4.8 km

Belgian Chocolate & Waffle Shop

R103 Tweedie, Howick, 3270
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Schools & education 6.4 km

Sibongumbomvu Combined School

3245, KwaZulu-Natal
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79.6 km 58 min
Start Gillitts
Finish Howick
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Turn-by-turn directions

Route directions
🏙️
Directions from Gillitts to Howick via M13
Metro arterial route M13
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Directions from Gillitts to Howick via R103
Provincial road route R103
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Continue left onto Blue Gum Crescent
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Main Road
    0.4 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards M13
    0.1 km
  5. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    8.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    62.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Underberg
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards R103: Howick(South)
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Zeederberg Road
    1.7 km
  10. Go straight onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Zeederburg Road
    0.5 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Main Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Dicks Street
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Slipway
    0.0 km
  16. Go straight onto Clarendon Road
    0.1 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 0
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Main toll road R103
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
R103 R103 R103 R103
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
39.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
Solar data
Daylight window at Howick
06:40 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R332.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R350.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gillitts -29.79667, 30.80111
Midpoint
39.8 km
Total: 79.6 km
Midpoint 39.8 km
79.6 km 58 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 79.6 km
Return-cycle span 159.1 km
Traversal time 58 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 21.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 39.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.79667, 30.80111
Midpoint -29.68370, 30.47540
End -29.48362, 30.22424
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Questions 8
How far is Gillitts from Howick? +
Gillitts is about 79.6 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Gillitts to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gillitts to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gillitts 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 Gillitts to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R151.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R152.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R185.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R186.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gillitts to Howick? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Gillitts
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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