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Distance from Howick M9 N3 to Nigel

Howick M9 N3 to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 431.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 2 min.

N Howick M9 N3 → Nigel
Road distance
431.1 km
N3 R103 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
380.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 2 min
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
302 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R721.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R725.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R803.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R810.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R952.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R956.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,060.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,069.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,252.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,258.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,395.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,406.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
333° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
153° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4881, 30.2041
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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431.1 km 5 hrs 2 min
Start Howick M9 N3
Finish Nigel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.4 km
  3. Go straight
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right towards N3
    0.3 km
  5. Merge slight right
    144.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  9. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  11. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Nigel → Howick M9 N3 Howick M9 N3 to Johannesburg Howick M9 N3 to Pretoria Howick M9 N3 to Cape Town Howick M9 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Nigel Pretoria to Nigel Cape Town to Nigel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:31 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,801.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,896.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick M9 N3 -29.48810, 30.20406
Midpoint
215.9 km
Total: 431.1 km
Midpoint 215.9 km
431.1 km 5 hrs 2 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 431.1 km
Return-cycle span 862.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48810, 30.20406
Midpoint -28.15465, 29.06766
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Questions 9
How far is Howick M9 N3 from Nigel? +
Howick M9 N3 is about 431.1 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Howick M9 N3 to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick M9 N3 to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Howick M9 N3 to Nigel? +
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 Howick M9 N3 to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R721.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R725.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R803.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R810.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick M9 N3 to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 20 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Midmar
From Howick M9 N3 To Nigel
Howick
From Howick M9 N3 To Nigel
: Nigel
From Howick M9 N3 To Nigel

Route Locations

Start area
Howick M9 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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