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Distance from Howick to Vanderbijlpark

Howick to Vanderbijlpark is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 449.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.

N Howick → Vanderbijlpark
Road distance
449.1 km
N3 R42 R51 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
387.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
Start point
Clarendon Road
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R857.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R861.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,044.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,050.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,131.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,136.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,378.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,386.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,488.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,494.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,813.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,824.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
322° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
142° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4836, 30.2242
End coords Destination point
-26.7069, 27.8363
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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449.1 km 5 hrs 34 min
Start Howick
Finish Vanderbijlpark
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    140.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    210.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  17. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    3.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Vanderbijlpark
    1.7 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards R42: Vanderbijlpark
    0.6 km
  25. Go straight
    5.8 km
  26. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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 ↩ Vanderbijlpark → Howick Howick to Johannesburg Howick to Pretoria Howick to Cape Town Howick to Durban Johannesburg to Vanderbijlpark Pretoria to Vanderbijlpark Cape Town to Vanderbijlpark
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
224.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vanderbijlpark
06:38 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,877.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,976.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick Start: Clarendon Road -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
224.9 km
Total: 449.1 km
Midpoint 224.9 km
449.1 km 5 hrs 34 min
Destination Vanderbijlpark -26.70689, 27.83627

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 449.1 km
Return-cycle span 898.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 224.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint -28.07089, 29.02527
End -26.70689, 27.83627
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
  • Shell
    1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    121 Golden Highway, 1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1804, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Vanderbijlpark
1
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Questions 9
How far is Howick from Vanderbijlpark? +
Howick is about 449.1 km from Vanderbijlpark by road.
How long does it take from Howick to Vanderbijlpark? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick to Vanderbijlpark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Howick to Vanderbijlpark? +
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 Vanderbijlpark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R857.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R861.10 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,044.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,050.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick to Vanderbijlpark? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

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From Howick To Vanderbijlpark
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: Balfour
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Vereeniging
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: Vanderbijlpark
From Howick To Vanderbijlpark

Route Locations

Start area
Howick
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vanderbijlpark
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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