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Distance from Grahamstown to Howick

Grahamstown to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 738.7 km in roughly 9 hrs 47 min.

N Grahamstown → Howick
Road distance
738.7 km
459.0 mi • 398.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
551.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 47 min
Return: 19 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,236.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,242.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,377.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,388.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,631.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,639.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,817.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,832.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,146.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,156.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,391.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,410.83
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Howick
16.9°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.5°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
96%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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738.7 km 9 hrs 47 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Howick
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Knight Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cawood Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto High Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Kowie Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Link Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    5.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    110.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  20. Turn left
    163.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left
    144.4 km
  24. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  26. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  29. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  30. Merge slight right
    12.5 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Underberg
    0.4 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork towards R103: Howick(South)
    0.0 km
  33. Turn right onto Zeederberg Road
    1.7 km
  34. Go straight onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  35. Continue straight onto Zeederburg Road
    0.5 km
  36. Turn slight left onto Main Street
    0.3 km
  37. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  38. Continue straight onto Dicks Street
    0.4 km
  39. Keep slight left at the fork onto Slipway
    0.0 km
  40. Go straight onto Clarendon Road
    0.1 km
  41. 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 N3
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.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
369.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 53 min • 4 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Howick
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Howick Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
366.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
500.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
445.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Howick
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
369.5 km
Total: 738.7 km
Midpoint 369.5 km
738.7 km 9 hrs 47 min
Destination Howick -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 738.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,477.3 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 369.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.50887, 28.86223
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

Available in Howick

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
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 Grahamstown from Howick? +
Grahamstown is about 738.7 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,236.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,242.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,377.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,388.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Howick? +
No tollgates are 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

: Harrismith
From Grahamstown To Howick
: Underberg
From Grahamstown To Howick
Howick()
From Grahamstown To Howick
Slipway
From Grahamstown To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Howick
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 366.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 500.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 445.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 462.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 560.1 km

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