Distance from Howick to Parow

N Howick → Parow

Road distance

1,519.4 km

Highway dominant · M14 / N1 / N3 / N5

Howick to Parow is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,519.4 km in roughly 16 hrs 48 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,204.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.26×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

16 hrs 48 min

Start point

Clarendon Road

End point

Hopkins Street

Return: 33 hrs 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1008 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

18 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,971.19

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,974.47

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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

-29.4836, 30.2242

End coords Destination point

-33.9025, 18.5869

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C Howick Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Parow Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Howick → Parow

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Car

1,519.4 km

16 hrs 48 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,519.4 km

~23 hrs 22 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 25 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → CPT (2 hrs 25 min)
🚗 8 km from Cape Town International
↑ 11 hrs 32 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Howick to Parow

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Convenience store Before halfway

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Hotel Before halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 392 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 392 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Before halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 392 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 392 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Howick

Finish Parow

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Howick to Parow via N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N3N5N1
Directions from Howick to Parow via M14

Metro arterial route M14
Head on Clarendon Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Ludgate Hill

0.2 km
Turn right onto Braemar Crescent

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Wear Avenue

0.9 km
Turn right onto Amber Avenue

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

2.1 km
Take the ramp right towards N3

0.3 km
Merge slight right

140.6 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

57.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M14: Plattekloofweg

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M14: Parow

0.3 km
Go straight onto McIntyre Road

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McIntyre Road

0.1 km
Continue onto McIntyre Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Hopkins Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Routes ↩ Parow → Howick Howick to Johannesburg Howick to Pretoria Howick to Cape Town Howick to Durban Johannesburg to Parow Pretoria to Parow Cape Town to Parow

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

759.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 24 min • 8 hrs 24 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

109.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

252.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

82.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Parow

07:48 – 17:42

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 5 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,351.04

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R30.39

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R303.88

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,685.30

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Howick Start: Clarendon Road -29.48362, 30.22424

Midpoint

759.6 km

Total: 1,519.4 km

Midpoint 759.6 km

1,519.4 km 16 hrs 48 min

Destination Parow End: Hopkins Street -33.90250, 18.58694

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,519.4 km

Return-cycle span 3,038.8 km

Traversal time 16 hrs 48 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 759.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424

Midpoint -30.73007, 25.08463

End -33.90250, 18.58694

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Howick from Parow? +

Howick is about 1,519.4 km from Parow by road.

How long does it take from Howick to Parow? +

The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Howick to Parow 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 Parow? +

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 Parow? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,057.62 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,069.65 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,054.33 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,200.92 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Howick to Parow? +

Yes. There are 17 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Sasol Bethlehem

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Supertronics

Parow Inklusiewe Skool

Shoprite

African Bank

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Laerskool Parow-Oos

Tops at Spar

De Tyger Fish City

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Tonkil Optometrists

Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Express

Laerskool De Tyger

AC Exclusive Auto

K Auto Sales

Tygerberg High School

Sound Match

VGK Firearms

Quickshop

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Cars @ 342

President High School

Wheel Traders

Janjira Motor City

Shell

Builders Warehouse

Pick n Pay QualiSave

Shell

GR Used Cars

Auto Auctions

De Vrije Zee Primary School

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Excellent Meat Packers

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ABSA

LiquorShop Checkers

The Boer & Butcher

PEP Home

Pick n Pay Clothing

Woolworths

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Heyns and Partners Inc.

Schulman's Home

Fanaticus

Tops at Spar

PEP

Boston Neighborhood Laundry

Pick A Bargain

Premier Clothing Factory Shop

Shell

Middestad Mall

Nedbank

Shell

Standard Bank

Capitec Bank

Tafelberg Furnishers

Department of Home Affairs

Eskom

Famous Kalahari Biltong

PNA

Pick n Pay Clothing

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