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Distance from Howick N3 to Worcester N3

Howick N3 to Worcester N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,430.3 km in roughly 15 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Howick N3 → Worcester N3
Road distance
1,430.3 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,119.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 43 min
End point
Russell Street
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
943 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,731.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,742.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,326.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,346.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,603.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,618.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,388.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,416.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,741.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,761.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,774.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,810.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
243° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
63° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5192, 30.2386
End coords Destination point
-33.6462, 19.4459
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,430.3 km 15 hrs 43 min
Start Howick N3
Finish Worcester N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    147.6 km
  2. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  5. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  6. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    353.2 km
  12. Turn left onto High Street
    3.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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 ↩ Worcester N3 → Howick N3 Howick N3 to Johannesburg Howick N3 to Pretoria Howick N3 to Cape Town Howick N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Worcester N3 Pretoria to Worcester N3 Cape Town to Worcester N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
715.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 51 min • 7 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
103.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
237.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
77.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Worcester N3
07:22 – 17:54
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,978.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R286.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,293.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick N3 -29.51924, 30.23860
Midpoint
715.1 km
Total: 1,430.3 km
Midpoint 715.1 km
1,430.3 km 15 hrs 43 min
Destination Worcester N3 End: Russell Street -33.64624, 19.44593

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,430.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,860.6 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 1.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 715.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.51924, 30.23860
Midpoint -30.54351, 25.50648
End -33.64624, 19.44593
Destination services

Available in Worcester N3

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Worcester N3
1

  • 100 Albatros Street, Avian Park, Worcester, 6850
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Worcester N3
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Worcester N3
3
  • Spar
    72 High Street, Worcester, 6850
  • Checkers
    Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    113 Mountain Mill Drive, Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Worcester N3
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Howick N3 from Worcester N3? +
Howick N3 is about 1,430.3 km from Worcester N3 by road.
How long does it take from Howick N3 to Worcester N3? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick N3 to Worcester N3 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 Howick N3 to Worcester N3? +
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 N3 to Worcester N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,731.05 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,742.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,326.28 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,346.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick N3 to Worcester N3? +
Yes. There are 13 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Howick N3 To Worcester N3
Bethlehem
From Howick N3 To Worcester N3
: Bloemfontein
From Howick N3 To Worcester N3
: Cape Town
From Howick N3 To Worcester N3

Route Locations

Start area
Howick N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Worcester N3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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