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Distance from Bloemfontein to Howick

Bloemfontein to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 534.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 12 min.

N Bloemfontein → Howick
Road distance
534.1 km
331.9 mi • 288.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
390.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 12 min
Return: 12 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R894.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R898.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R996.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,004.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,179.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,185.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,314.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,324.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,552.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,559.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,729.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,743.22
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Howick
9.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.2°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
25%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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534.1 km 6 hrs 12 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Howick
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    190.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
267.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 6 min • 3 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Howick
Bloemfontein 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 Similar distance
161.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
241.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
257.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Howick
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Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
267.1 km
Total: 534.1 km
Midpoint 267.1 km
534.1 km 6 hrs 12 min
Destination Howick -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 534.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,068.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 267.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.30875, 28.48078
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 Bloemfontein from Howick? +
Bloemfontein is about 534.1 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R894.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R898.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R996.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,004.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Howick? +
Yes. There are 13 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

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein To Howick
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To Howick
Tweedie
From Bloemfontein To Howick
Howick ()
From Bloemfontein To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 161.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 241.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 257.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 295.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 355.6 km

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