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Distance from Harrismith to Howick

Harrismith to Howick is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 197.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 19 min.

N Harrismith → Howick
Road distance
197.8 km
122.9 mi • 106.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
171.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 19 min
Return: 4 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R331.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R332.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R368.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R371.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R436.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R439.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R486.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R490.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R574.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R577.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R640.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R645.64
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Howick
9.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.0°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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197.8 km 2 hrs 19 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Howick
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    190.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Main Street
    3.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Patterson Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Fraser Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Clarendon Road
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R641.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
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
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
99.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 9 min • 1 hr 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Howick
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Howick
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Howick
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Howick Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
42.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
19.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
62.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Howick → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Howick
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
99.0 km
Total: 197.8 km
Midpoint 99.0 km
197.8 km 2 hrs 19 min
Destination Howick -29.48362, 30.22424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 197.8 km
Return-cycle span 395.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 99.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.81999, 29.69767
End -29.48362, 30.22424
Destination services

Available in Howick

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 Harrismith from Howick? +
Harrismith is about 197.8 km from Howick by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Howick? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Howick in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith 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 Harrismith to Howick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R331.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R332.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R368.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R371.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Howick? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
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 Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 42.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 19.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 62.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 55.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 43.3 km

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