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Distance from Van Der Stel to Howick

Van Der Stel to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,548.2 km in roughly 15 hrs 47 min.

N Van Der Stel → Howick
Road distance
1,548.2 km
962.0 mi • 835.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,190.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 47 min
Return: 31 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
98.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,591.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,603.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,887.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,910.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,419.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,435.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,809.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,840.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,499.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,520.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,012.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,052.92
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,548.2 km 15 hrs 47 min
Start Van Der Stel
Finish Howick
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northwest on Salveira Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Rustenburg Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto N2
    22.1 km
  4. Keep left
    0.3 km
  5. Keep right
    15.5 km
  6. Keep right
    83.2 km
  7. Keep right
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto N1
    1.3 km
  10. Keep right
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto High Street, R60
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto N1
    352.8 km
  13. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    1.8 km
  15. Keep left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto N1, N12
    312.6 km
  17. Keep left
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto R717
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto N1
    331.6 km
  21. Keep left
    0.6 km
  22. Keep right
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right onto N5, R708
    137.7 km
  24. Turn right onto Hospital Road, N5
    91.5 km
  25. Continue straight onto N3
    191.0 km
  26. Keep left
    0.4 km
  27. Keep left
    0.0 km
  28. Turn slight left onto Main Street, P142
    3.6 km
  29. Turn right
    0.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  32. Arrive at Clarendon Road, on the right
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R883.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
774.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 53 min • 7 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Van Der Stel → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Van Der Stel, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Van Der Stel → Howick
Van Der Stel Origin postcode
Not available
Howick Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,175.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,309.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,255.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Van Der Stel
Van Der Stel ↔ Howick
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Van Der Stel -34.09651, 18.84889
Midpoint
774.1 km
Total: 1,548.2 km
Midpoint 774.1 km
1,548.2 km 15 hrs 47 min
Destination Howick -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,548.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,096.4 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 774.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.09651, 18.84889
Midpoint -30.80892, 24.97421
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
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 Van Der Stel from Howick? +
Van Der Stel is about 1,548.2 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Van Der Stel to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Van Der Stel to Howick in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Van Der Stel 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 Van Der Stel to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,591.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,603.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,887.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,910.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Van Der Stel to Howick? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Van Der Stel, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,175.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,309.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,255.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,271.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,369.6 km

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