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Distance from Howick to Sekale

N Howick → Sekale
Road distance
671.8 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N3
Howick to Sekale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 671.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
554.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 48 min
Start point
Clarendon Road
Return: 17 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
528 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,282.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,288.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,562.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,571.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,692.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,699.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,061.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,074.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,226.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,236.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,712.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,729.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
354° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
174° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4836, 30.2242
End coords Destination point
-24.5276, 29.6084
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 11 °C Howick Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Sekale Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Howick → Sekale
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Car
671.8 km
8 hrs 48 min
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Two-wheeler
671.8 km
~10 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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671.8 km 528 min
Start Howick
Finish Sekale
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Directions from Howick to Sekale via N3 and N11
National highway route N3 N11
  1. Head on Clarendon Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ludgate Hill
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Braemar Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wear Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Amber Avenue
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    121.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right
    12.5 km
  12. Turn left
    2.5 km
  13. Turn right
    305.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    48.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    20.5 km
  21. Turn right
    1.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Pekwa Road
    4.7 km
  23. Turn left onto King Mohlala Road
    60.4 km
  24. Turn right
    0.8 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
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 ↩ Sekale → Howick Howick to Johannesburg Howick to Pretoria Howick to Cape Town Howick to Durban Johannesburg to Sekale Pretoria to Sekale Cape Town to Sekale
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
336.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 24 min • 4 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
48.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
111.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sekale
06:33 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,808.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R134.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,955.87
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 Start: Clarendon Road -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
336.6 km
Total: 671.8 km
Midpoint 336.6 km
671.8 km 528 min
Destination Sekale -24.52760, 29.60839

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 671.8 km
Return-cycle span 1343.6 km
Traversal time 528 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 336.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint -27.02174, 29.87710
End -24.52760, 29.60839
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Questions 9
How far is Howick from Sekale? +
Howick is about 671.8 km from Sekale by road.
How long does it take from Howick to Sekale? +
The drive usually takes about 528 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick to Sekale 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 Sekale? +
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 Sekale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,282.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,288.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,562.31 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,571.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick to Sekale? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Start area
Howick
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Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sekale
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