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Distance from Pretoria to Howick

Pretoria to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 514.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 56 min.

N Pretoria → Howick
Road distance
514.9 km
320.0 mi • 278.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
461.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 56 min
Return: 11 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R861.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R866.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R960.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R968.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,137.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,142.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,266.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,277.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,496.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,503.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,667.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,680.58
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 56 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 11 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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514.9 km 5 hrs 56 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Howick
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    392.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 35
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
258.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Howick
Pretoria 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
238.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
221.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
142.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Howick
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
258.0 km
Total: 514.9 km
Midpoint 258.0 km
514.9 km 5 hrs 56 min
Destination Howick -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 514.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,029.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 258.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.79102, 28.96199
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 Pretoria from Howick? +
Pretoria is about 514.9 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R861.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R866.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R960.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R968.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Howick? +
Yes. There are 35 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

Church Square
From Pretoria To Howick
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Howick
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Howick
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Howick
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Howick
Durban
From Pretoria To Howick
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Howick
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Howick
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Howick
Tweedie
From Pretoria To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
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: 238.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 221.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 142.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 276.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 353.4 km

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