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Distance from Howick to Underberg

Howick to Underberg is a practical regional trip, covering about 115.5 km in roughly 1 hr 50 min.

N Howick → Underberg
Road distance
115.5 km
71.8 mi • 62.4 nmi
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
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 50 min
Return: 3 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R193.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R194.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R215.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R217.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R255.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R256.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R284.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R286.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R335.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R337.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R373.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R377.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 5 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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115.5 km 1 hr 50 min
Start Howick
Finish Underberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Main Street, P142
    4.7 km
  5. Turn right onto R103
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto R617
    109.9 km
  7. Turn right onto Sani Road, P126
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left
    0.1 km
  9. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Main toll road R103
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
R103 R103 R103 R103
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
57.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Howick → Underberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Howick
Destination area Arrival
Underberg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Howick → Underberg
Howick Origin postcode
Not available
Underberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
3.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
47.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
39.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Underberg → Howick
Howick ↔ Underberg
Howick to Johannesburg Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
57.8 km
Total: 115.5 km
Midpoint 57.8 km
115.5 km 1 hr 50 min
Destination Underberg -29.79196, 29.49415

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 115.5 km
Return-cycle span 231.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 50 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 57.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint -29.74079, 29.91275
End -29.79196, 29.49415
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
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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Questions 8
How far is Howick from Underberg? +
Howick is about 115.5 km from Underberg by road.
How long does it take from Howick to Underberg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick to Underberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Howick 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 to Underberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R193.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R194.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R215.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R217.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick 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
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underberg
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.

Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 3.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 47.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 39.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 19.9 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 15.3 km

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