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Distance from Vanderbijlpark to Howick

Vanderbijlpark to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 449.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.

N Vanderbijlpark → Howick
Road distance
449.5 km
N3 R54 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
387.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
End point
Clarendon Road
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R858.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R861.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,045.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,051.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,132.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,137.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,379.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,387.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,490.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,496.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,814.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,825.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
143° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
323° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.7069, 27.8363
End coords Destination point
-29.4836, 30.2242
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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449.5 km 5 hrs 34 min
Start Vanderbijlpark
Finish Howick
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Start point
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Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Go straight onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Barrage Road
    6.3 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards R59
    1.1 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    5.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R54: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Maribou Street
    1.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Maribou Main Route
    69.7 km
  14. Go straight
    0.9 km
  15. Take the ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  16. Merge slight right
    351.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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 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
225.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Howick
06:33 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,878.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,977.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vanderbijlpark -26.70689, 27.83627
Midpoint
225.0 km
Total: 449.5 km
Midpoint 225.0 km
449.5 km 5 hrs 34 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 449.5 km
Return-cycle span 898.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70689, 27.83627
Midpoint -28.07113, 29.02537
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

Available in Howick

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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 Vanderbijlpark from Howick? +
Vanderbijlpark is about 449.5 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Vanderbijlpark to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vanderbijlpark to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vanderbijlpark 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 Vanderbijlpark to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R858.24 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R861.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,045.29 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,051.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vanderbijlpark to Howick? +
Yes. There are 16 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

Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
From Vanderbijlpark To Howick
: Vereeniging
From Vanderbijlpark To Howick
: Harrismith
From Vanderbijlpark To Howick
Tweedie
From Vanderbijlpark To Howick
Howick ()
From Vanderbijlpark To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Vanderbijlpark
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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