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Distance from Mangaung to Howick

Mangaung to Howick is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 253.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 1 min.

N Mangaung → Howick
Road distance
253.0 km
157.2 mi • 136.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
169.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 1 min
Return: 6 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R423.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R425.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R471.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R475.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R558.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R561.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R622.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R627.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R735.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R738.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R818.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R825.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 1 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 16 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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253.0 km 3 hrs 1 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Howick
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    4.7 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight
    29.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  10. Turn right
    5.8 km
  11. Merge slight right
    190.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mangaung → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mangaung
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mangaung → Howick
Mangaung Origin postcode
Not available
Howick Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
23.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
14.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
40.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Mangaung
Mangaung ↔ Howick
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint
126.6 km
Total: 253.0 km
Midpoint 126.6 km
253.0 km 3 hrs 1 min
Destination Howick -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 253.0 km
Return-cycle span 505.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint -28.59188, 29.60951
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

Available in Howick

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
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 Mangaung from Howick? +
Mangaung is about 253.0 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung 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 Mangaung to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R423.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R425.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R471.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R475.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Howick? +
Yes. There are 12 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Tweedie
From Mangaung To Howick
Howick ()
From Mangaung To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Howick
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 23.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 14.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 40.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 97.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 74.4 km

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