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Distance from Sunninghill to Howick N3

Sunninghill to Howick N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 33 min.

N Sunninghill → Howick N3
Road distance
488.9 km
M9 N1 N3 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
442.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 33 min
Start point
Edison Crescent
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
333 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R818.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R822.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R911.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R919.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,079.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,084.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,202.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,212.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,420.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,427.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,582.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,595.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0353, 28.0758
End coords Destination point
-29.5192, 30.2386
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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488.9 km 5 hrs 33 min
Start Sunninghill
Finish Howick N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Edison Crescent
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Kilindini Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Nanyuki Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Witkoppen Road
    1.2 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M9
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    25.8 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    399.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Underberg
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Zeederberg Road
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    0.5 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 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 -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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
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 N3 → Sunninghill Sunninghill to Johannesburg Sunninghill to Pretoria Sunninghill to Cape Town Sunninghill to Durban Johannesburg to Howick N3 Pretoria to Howick N3 Cape Town to Howick N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 46 min • 2 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick N3
06:28 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,043.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,151.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sunninghill Start: Edison Crescent -26.03528, 28.07583
Midpoint
244.9 km
Total: 488.9 km
Midpoint 244.9 km
488.9 km 5 hrs 33 min
Destination Howick N3 -29.51924, 30.23860

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 488.9 km
Return-cycle span 977.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03528, 28.07583
Midpoint -27.94313, 28.97192
End -29.51924, 30.23860
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Howick N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Howick N3
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Howick N3
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Howick N3
5
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Questions 9
How far is Sunninghill from Howick N3? +
Sunninghill is about 488.9 km from Howick N3 by road.
How long does it take from Sunninghill to Howick N3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sunninghill to Howick N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sunninghill to Howick N3? +
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 Sunninghill to Howick N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R818.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R822.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R911.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R919.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sunninghill to Howick N3? +
Yes. There are 32 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

Edison Crescent
From Sunninghill To Howick N3
: Pretoria
From Sunninghill To Howick N3
Western Bypass
From Sunninghill To Howick N3
: Underberg
From Sunninghill To Howick N3
Howick()
From Sunninghill To Howick N3

Route Locations

Start area
Sunninghill
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Howick N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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