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Distance from Silikon Lane to Howick

Silikon Lane to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 56 min.

N Silikon Lane → Howick
Road distance
471.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
390.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 56 min
Start point
Silikon Lane
End point
Clarendon Road
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
356 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 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
R789.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R793.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R879.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R886.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,041.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,046.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,160.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,169.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,370.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,377.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,526.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,539.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
118° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
298° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.8705, 26.6645
End coords Destination point
-29.4836, 30.2242
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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471.7 km 5 hrs 56 min
Start Silikon Lane
Finish Howick
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Silikon Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Cobalt Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Tungsten Street
    0.4 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Van der Vyver Street
    2.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Church Street
    6.0 km
  8. Continue left
    101.1 km
  9. Continue left
    74.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 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.
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
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
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.8 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
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick
06:28 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,971.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,075.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Silikon Lane Start: Silikon Lane -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint
235.8 km
Total: 471.7 km
Midpoint 235.8 km
471.7 km 5 hrs 56 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 471.7 km
Return-cycle span 943.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.87049, 26.66450
Midpoint -28.31096, 28.76999
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 Silikon Lane from Howick? +
Silikon Lane is about 471.7 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Silikon Lane to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silikon Lane to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Silikon Lane 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 Silikon Lane to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R789.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R793.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R879.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R886.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silikon Lane to Howick? +
Yes. There are 12 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. 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 Silikon Lane To Howick
Howick ()
From Silikon Lane To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Silikon Lane, Free State
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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