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Distance from Main N3 to Howick

Main N3 to Howick is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 207.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 38 min.

N Main N3 → Howick
Road distance
207.5 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
145.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 38 min
Start point
Main
End point
Clarendon Road
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
158 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R347.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R348.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R386.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R390.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R458.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R460.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R510.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R514.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R602.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R605.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R671.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R677.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-29.4836, 30.2242
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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207.5 km 2 hrs 38 min
Start Main N3
Finish Howick
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main
    38.3 km
  2. Turn left
    27.3 km
  3. Turn left
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right
    12.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    121.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Howick → Main N3 Main N3 to Johannesburg Main N3 to Pretoria Main N3 to Cape Town Main N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Howick Pretoria to Howick Cape Town to Howick
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
103.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 19 min • 1 hr 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
34.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick
06:28 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R867.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R41.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R912.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
103.8 km
Total: 207.5 km
Midpoint 103.8 km
207.5 km 2 hrs 38 min
Destination Howick End: Clarendon Road -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 207.5 km
Return-cycle span 414.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 103.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -28.77992, 29.67866
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

Available in Howick

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Howick
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Howick
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Howick
5
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Questions 9
How far is Main N3 from Howick? +
Main N3 is about 207.5 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Main N3 to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main N3 to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main N3 to Howick? +
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 Main N3 to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R347.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R348.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R386.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R390.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main N3 to Howick? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Main
From Main N3 To Howick
: Pietermaritzburg
From Main N3 To Howick
Tweedie
From Main N3 To Howick
Howick ()
From Main N3 To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Howick
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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