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Distance from Sandton M40 to Howick

Sandton M40 to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 478.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 31 min.

N Sandton M40 → Howick
Road distance
478.8 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
431.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 31 min
End point
Clarendon Road
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
331 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R801.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R805.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R892.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R900.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,057.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,062.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,178.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,187.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,391.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,398.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,550.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,562.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
151° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
331° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1026, 28.0692
End coords Destination point
-29.4836, 30.2242
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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478.8 km 5 hrs 31 min
Start Sandton M40
Finish Howick
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Linden Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Grayston Drive
    1.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Rautenbach Avenue
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Watt Avenue
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Pretoria Main Road
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Arkwright Avenue
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto London Road
    2.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Vincent Tshabalala Road
    0.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    15.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    392.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 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 -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 -26.222, 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
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
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
Routes ↩ Howick → Sandton M40 Sandton M40 to Johannesburg Sandton M40 to Pretoria Sandton M40 to Cape Town Sandton M40 to Durban Johannesburg to Howick Pretoria to Howick Cape Town to Howick
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
239.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick
06:28 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,001.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,106.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sandton M40 -26.10260, 28.06918
Midpoint
239.8 km
Total: 478.8 km
Midpoint 239.8 km
478.8 km 5 hrs 31 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 478.8 km
Return-cycle span 957.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 239.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10260, 28.06918
Midpoint -27.94839, 28.97399
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 Sandton M40 from Howick? +
Sandton M40 is about 478.8 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Sandton M40 to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sandton M40 to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sandton M40 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 Sandton M40 to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R801.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R805.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R892.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R900.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sandton M40 to Howick? +
Yes. There are 29 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

: Germiston
From Sandton M40 To Howick
ern Bypass
From Sandton M40 To Howick
Tweedie
From Sandton M40 To Howick
Howick ()
From Sandton M40 To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Sandton M40, Gauteng
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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