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Distance from Melmoth Town to Howick

N Melmoth Town → Howick
Road distance
282.8 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R103
Melmoth Town to Howick is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 282.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
151.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.87×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 16 min
End point
Clarendon Road
Return: 6 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
196 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R569.18
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R571.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R568.57
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R595.85
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R751.00
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R753.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R750.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R786.20
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R988.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R992.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R987.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,034.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5867, 31.3981
End coords Destination point
-29.4836, 30.2242
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Melmoth Town Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Howick Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Melmoth Town → Howick
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Car
282.8 km
3 hrs 16 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
282.8 km
~4 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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~3 hrs 36 min
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Places from Melmoth Town to Howick

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Convenience store 0.5 km

Quickshop

49 Main Street, Howick
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Clothing & fashion 0.6 km

PEP

12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.7 km

Howick Preparatory School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Shoprite

Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Professional services 0.8 km

Pam Golding

3 Market Street, Howick, 3290
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Professional services 0.8 km

Village talk

3 Market Street, Howick, 3290
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Convenience store 1.0 km

Pick n Pay Express

23 Main Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.0 km

Unjulaba High School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Nogquhaza Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Howick High School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 1.7 km

Pick n Pay Express

45 Main Road, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.5 km

Howick Secondary School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.3 km

Howick West Primary School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.3 km

Cosmo Primary School

3290, KwaZulu-Natal
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Gifts & hobbies 3.9 km

Tops at Spar

13 Zeederberg Road, Merrivale, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 4.8 km

Peels Honey

Via Roma Road
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Gifts & hobbies 4.8 km

Belgian Chocolate & Waffle Shop

R103 Tweedie, Howick, 3270
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Schools & education 6.4 km

Sibongumbomvu Combined School

3245, KwaZulu-Natal
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Route

Route overview

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282.8 km 3 hrs 16 min
Start Melmoth Town
Finish Howick
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Melmoth Town to Howick via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Melmoth Town to Howick via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left
    76.2 km
  8. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    72.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Underberg
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards R103: Howick(South)
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Zeederberg Road
    1.7 km
  18. Go straight onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Zeederburg Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Main Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Dicks Street
    0.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Slipway
    0.0 km
  24. Go straight onto Clarendon Road
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R262.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.4 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
53.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick
06:49 – 17:06
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 17 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,182.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,244.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806
Midpoint
141.5 km
Total: 282.8 km
Midpoint 141.5 km
282.8 km 3 hrs 16 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 282.8 km
Return-cycle span 565.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58667, 31.39806
Midpoint -29.50804, 31.20656
End -29.48362, 30.22424
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Melmoth Town from Howick? +
Melmoth Town is about 282.8 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Melmoth Town to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Melmoth Town to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Melmoth Town 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 Melmoth Town to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R569.18 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R571.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R568.57 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R595.85 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Melmoth Town to Howick? +
Yes. There are 17 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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: Underberg
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Slipway
From Melmoth Town To Howick

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