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Distance from Emalahleni to Howick

Emalahleni to Howick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 523.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 5 min.

N Emalahleni → Howick
Road distance
523.5 km
325.3 mi • 282.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
413.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 5 min
Return: 12 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R876.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R880.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R976.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R984.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,156.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,161.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,287.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,298.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,521.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,528.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,694.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,708.43
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Howick
9.4°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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523.5 km 6 hrs 5 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Howick
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    31.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    41.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    53.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  12. Turn left
    2.6 km
  13. Turn right
    12.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    121.6 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
262.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Howick
Emalahleni Origin postcode
Not available
Howick Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
230.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
247.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
151.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Emalahleni
Emalahleni ↔ Howick
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
262.2 km
Total: 523.5 km
Midpoint 262.2 km
523.5 km 6 hrs 5 min
Destination Howick -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 523.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,046.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 262.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -27.61592, 29.94615
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 Emalahleni from Howick? +
Emalahleni is about 523.5 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R876.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R880.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R976.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R984.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Howick? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Hendrina
From Emalahleni To Howick
Middelburg ()
From Emalahleni To Howick
: Pietermaritzburg
From Emalahleni To Howick
Tweedie
From Emalahleni To Howick
Howick ()
From Emalahleni To Howick

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 230.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 247.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 151.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 284.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 369.0 km

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