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Distance from Howick M9 to Underberg

Howick M9 to Underberg is a practical regional trip, covering about 115.2 km in roughly 1 hr 47 min.

N Howick M9 → Underberg
Road distance
115.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
78.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 47 min
Start point
Clarendon Road
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
107 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R192.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R193.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R214.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R216.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R254.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R255.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R283.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R285.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R334.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R336.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R373.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R376.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
244° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
64° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.4836, 30.2242
End coords Destination point
-29.7920, 29.4941
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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115.2 km 1 hr 47 min
Start Howick M9
Finish Underberg
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Dicks Street
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    0.4 km
  4. Continue slight right onto Zeederburg Road
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    109.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Sani Road
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Underberg → Howick M9 Howick M9 to Johannesburg Howick M9 to Pretoria Howick M9 to Cape Town Howick M9 to Durban Johannesburg to Underberg Pretoria to Underberg Cape Town to Underberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
57.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
53 min • 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Underberg
06:32 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R481.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R507.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick M9 Start: Clarendon Road -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
57.6 km
Total: 115.2 km
Midpoint 57.6 km
115.2 km 1 hr 47 min
Destination Underberg -29.79196, 29.49415

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 115.2 km
Return-cycle span 230.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 47 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 57.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint -29.74038, 29.91167
End -29.79196, 29.49415
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Underberg
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Underberg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Sani Pass foothills base
Standout Foothills town for mountain country travel
Underberg works best as a practical and scenic base for the southern Drakensberg, especially for travellers heading into farm country, mountain activities or Sani Pass-side touring.
Best for Who this destination suits
Southern Berg base Sani Pass access Outdoor travel Country stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
This is a functional base as much as a scenic one, so the exact lodge, farm stay or activity start point matters more than routing only to the town name.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Underberg for southern Drakensberg access, Sani Pass planning, mountain activity days and quieter country accommodation.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Underberg attractions and tourism material emphasise hiking, fishing, birding and mountain activity
The Southern Drakensberg tourism organisation is based in Underberg
The town is closely tied to Sani Pass travel planning
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How far is Howick M9 from Underberg? +
Howick M9 is about 115.2 km from Underberg by road.
How long does it take from Howick M9 to Underberg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick M9 to Underberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Howick M9 to Underberg? +
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 to Underberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R192.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R193.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R214.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R216.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick M9 to Underberg? +
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
Howick M9, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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