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Distance from Howick to Nh 844

Howick to Nh 844 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 645.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 55 min.

N Howick → Nh 844
Road distance
645.4 km
401.0 mi • 348.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,932.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
58
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 55 min
Return: 17 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,080.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,085.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,203.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,213.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,425.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,432.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,588.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,600.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,875.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,884.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,089.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,106.46
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nh 844
21.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
22.7°C
Day range High / low
H 35° • L 22°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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645.4 km 8 hrs 55 min
Start Howick
Finish Nh 844
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Go straight onto Harbour Road
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto Harbour Road
    0.5 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Harbour Road
    0.3 km
  5. Go straight onto Balaramapuram - Vizhinjam Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    19.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Parasalai - Kollencode Road
    0.4 km
  10. Go straight onto Kovalam - Poovar - Kaliyakkavilai Road
    3.0 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Marthandam Flyover
    2.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    24.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Parvathipuram Flyover
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto MS Road
    1.3 km
  16. Go straight onto WCC Road
    1.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nagarajacoil Road
    1.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Avvai Shanmugam Road
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight
    17.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  22. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  23. Go straight
    8.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
    40.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi Road
    2.2 km
  26. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    3.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    87.6 km
  28. Go straight
    30.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Srinagar Highway
    18.7 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    0.8 km
  32. Continue right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.3 km
  33. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.8 km
  34. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  37. Turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  38. Continue right onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  39. Turn right
    0.6 km
  40. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  41. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  42. Turn left
    136.6 km
  43. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    55.5 km
  44. Turn left onto Varanasi Kanyakumari
    0.9 km
  45. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    1.5 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Salem Bypass
    0.1 km
  47. Continue onto Salem Bypass
    13.1 km
  48. Merge slight right
    41.4 km
  49. Go straight
    8.0 km
  50. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  51. Turn slight left onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    9.6 km
  52. Continue straight onto NH 844
    56.9 km
  53. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.0 km
  54. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    1.8 km
  55. Turn left
    0.2 km
  56. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.3 km
  57. Continue straight onto NH 844
    0.2 km
  58. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
323.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 27 min • 4 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Howick → Nh 844
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Howick
Destination area Arrival
Nh 844, Tamil Nadu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Howick → Nh 844
Howick Origin postcode
Not available
Nh 844 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
352.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
369.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
273.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nh 844 → Howick
Howick ↔ Nh 844
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
323.8 km
Total: 645.4 km
Midpoint 323.8 km
645.4 km 8 hrs 55 min
Destination Nh 844 12.65108, 77.89127

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 645.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,290.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 58
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 323.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint 10.21222, 77.90683
End 12.65108, 77.89127
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Questions 9
How far is Howick from Nh 844? +
Howick is about 645.4 km from Nh 844 by road.
How long does it take from Howick to Nh 844? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick to Nh 844 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 to Nh 844? +
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 to Nh 844? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,080.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,085.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,203.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,213.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick to Nh 844? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Marthandam Flyover
From Howick To Nh 844
Parvathipuram Flyover
From Howick To Nh 844
Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
From Howick To Nh 844
Kanyakumari - Varanasi
From Howick To Nh 844
Varanasi Kanyakumari
From Howick To Nh 844
Salem Bypass
From Howick To Nh 844

Route Locations

Start area
Howick
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh 844, Tamil Nadu
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 352.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 369.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 273.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 490.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 406.8 km

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