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Distance from 1049 N11 to Aliwal

N 1049 N11 → Aliwal
Road distance
277.2 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
219.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 16 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
196 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R529.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R531.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R644.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R648.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R698.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R701.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R850.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R855.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R918.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R922.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,119.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,126.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5087, 29.8278
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
1049 N11 to Aliwal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 277.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 16 min.
Travel modes
1049 N11 → Aliwal
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Car
277.2 km
3 hrs 16 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
277.2 km
~4 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
277 km
↑ 43 min faster
Flight time
33 min
With airport
~2 hrs 33 min
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277.2 km 3 hrs 16 min
Start 1049 N11
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    11.4 km
  2. Turn left
    2.6 km
  3. Turn right
    12.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    6.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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Halfway point
138.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:33 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,158.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,219.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 N11 -28.50872, 29.82782
Midpoint
138.8 km
Total: 277.2 km
Midpoint 138.8 km
277.2 km 3 hrs 16 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 277.2 km
Return-cycle span 554.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 138.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.50872, 29.82782
Midpoint -29.40422, 30.14287
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 N11 from Aliwal? +
1049 N11 is about 277.2 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from 1049 N11 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 N11 to Aliwal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 N11 to Aliwal? +
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 1049 N11 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R529.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R531.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R644.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R648.62 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 N11 to Aliwal? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From 1049 N11 To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
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Richmond
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Coast
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Ultra City
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Vista Place
From 1049 N11 To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
1049 N11, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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