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Distance from Oudtshoorn to Howick

Oudtshoorn to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,254.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 1 min.

N Oudtshoorn → Howick
Road distance
1,254.5 km
779.5 mi • 677.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
886.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 1 min
Return: 28 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,099.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,109.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,339.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,358.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,770.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,783.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,086.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,111.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,645.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,663.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,061.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,094.28
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Howick
16.5°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.1°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
96%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,254.5 km 14 hrs 1 min
Start Oudtshoorn
Finish Howick
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Baron van Reede Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street towards N12: Beaufort West
    174.3 km
  5. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    66.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    190.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
627.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 0 min • 7 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Oudtshoorn → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Oudtshoorn
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Oudtshoorn → Howick
Oudtshoorn Origin postcode
Not available
Howick Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
882.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,015.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
961.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn ↔ Howick
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oudtshoorn -33.59030, 22.20421
Midpoint
627.5 km
Total: 1,254.5 km
Midpoint 627.5 km
1,254.5 km 14 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 1,254.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,508.9 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 627.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.59030, 22.20421
Midpoint -29.87240, 25.87630
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

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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 Oudtshoorn from Howick? +
Oudtshoorn is about 1,254.5 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Oudtshoorn to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oudtshoorn to Howick in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,099.99 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,109.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,339.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,358.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oudtshoorn to Howick? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Beaufort
From Oudtshoorn To Howick
: Johannesburg
From Oudtshoorn To Howick
: Senekal
From Oudtshoorn To Howick
Theunissen
From Oudtshoorn To Howick
Tweedie
From Oudtshoorn To Howick
Howick ()
From Oudtshoorn To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Oudtshoorn
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 882.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,015.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 961.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 978.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,075.9 km

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