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Distance from Theunissen to Howick N3 N1

Theunissen to Howick N3 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 453.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 29 min.

N Theunissen → Howick N3 N1
Road distance
453.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
360.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 29 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
329 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R759.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R762.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R845.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R852.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,001.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,006.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,116.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,125.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,318.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,324.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,468.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,480.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
110° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
290° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-29.4881, 30.2041
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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453.6 km 5 hrs 29 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Howick N3 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    51.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    192.8 km
  8. 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
Routes ↩ Howick N3 N1 → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Howick N3 N1 Pretoria to Howick N3 N1 Cape Town to Howick N3 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
226.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick N3 N1
06:29 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,896.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,995.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
226.8 km
Total: 453.6 km
Midpoint 226.8 km
453.6 km 5 hrs 29 min
Destination Howick N3 N1 -29.48810, 30.20406

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 453.6 km
Return-cycle span 907.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 226.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.28633, 28.82948
End -29.48810, 30.20406
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Howick N3 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Howick N3 N1
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Howick N3 N1
5
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Howick N3 N1? +
Theunissen is about 453.6 km from Howick N3 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Howick N3 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Howick N3 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Theunissen to Howick N3 N1? +
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 Theunissen to Howick N3 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R759.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R762.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R845.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R852.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Howick N3 N1? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Howick N3 N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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