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Distance from Durban to Howick

Durban to Howick is a practical regional trip, covering about 102.4 km in roughly 1 hr 12 min.

N Durban → Howick
Road distance
102.4 km
63.6 mi • 55.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
86.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 12 min
Return: 2 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R171.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R172.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R190.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R192.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R226.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R227.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R251.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R254.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R297.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R299.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R331.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R334.22
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Howick
9.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.1°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
25%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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102.4 km 1 hr 12 min
Start Durban
Finish Howick
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    72.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Underberg
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards R103: Howick(South)
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Zeederberg Road
    1.7 km
  12. Go straight onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Zeederburg Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Main Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Dicks Street
    0.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto Slipway
    0.0 km
  18. Go straight onto Clarendon Road
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
51.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 min • 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Howick
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Howick Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
9.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
34.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
52.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Durban
Durban ↔ Howick
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
51.2 km
Total: 102.4 km
Midpoint 51.2 km
102.4 km 1 hr 12 min
Destination Howick -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 102.4 km
Return-cycle span 204.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 12 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 18.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 51.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.73077, 30.56289
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 8
How far is Durban from Howick? +
Durban is about 102.4 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban 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 Durban to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R171.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R172.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R190.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R192.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Howick? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Durban
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.

Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 9.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 34.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 52.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 62.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 2.2 km

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