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Distance from Howick to Grand Central

Howick to Grand Central is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 38 min.

N Howick → Grand Central
Road distance
488.7 km
303.7 mi • 263.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
439.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 38 min
Return: 11 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R818.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R822.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R911.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R918.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,079.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,084.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,202.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,212.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,420.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,427.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,582.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,595.15
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Grand Central
11.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.5°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
65%
Wind 10m wind speed
14 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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488.7 km 5 hrs 38 min
Start Howick
Finish Grand Central
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Clarendon Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ludgate Hill
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Braemar Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wear Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Amber Avenue
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    140.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    6.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M71: Grand Central
    0.4 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards M71: Grand Central
    0.2 km
  18. Turn slight right onto New Road
    1.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Howick → Grand Central
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Howick
Destination area Arrival
Grand Central, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Howick → Grand Central
Howick Origin postcode
Not available
Grand Central 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 Overlapping province
195.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
212.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
116.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Grand Central → Howick
Howick ↔ Grand Central
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
244.8 km
Total: 488.7 km
Midpoint 244.8 km
488.7 km 5 hrs 38 min
Destination Grand Central -25.98899, 28.14356

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 488.7 km
Return-cycle span 977.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint -27.90388, 28.95989
End -25.98899, 28.14356
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Grand Central
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Grand Central
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Grand Central
1
  • Clicks
    Lever Road Sanridge Heights, Midrand, 1685
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Grand Central
5
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Questions 9
How far is Howick from Grand Central? +
Howick is about 488.7 km from Grand Central by road.
How long does it take from Howick to Grand Central? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick to Grand Central in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Howick to Grand Central? +
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 Howick to Grand Central? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R818.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R822.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R911.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R918.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick to Grand Central? +
Yes. There are 32 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

Ludgate Hill
From Howick To Grand Central
Braemar Crescent
From Howick To Grand Central
: Pretoria
From Howick To Grand Central
Polokwane
From Howick To Grand Central
Johannesburg
From Howick To Grand Central
: Grand Central
From Howick To Grand Central
Midrand
From Howick To Grand Central
Crowthorne
From Howick To Grand Central

Route Locations

Start area
Howick
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grand Central, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 195.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 212.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 116.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 250.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 333.6 km

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