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Distance from 1049 to Aliwal

N 1049 → Aliwal
Road distance
647 km
N11 N12 N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
508.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 39 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 15 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
459 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,235.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,240.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,504.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,513.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,630.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,636.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,985.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,997.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,144.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,153.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,612.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,628.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
162° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
342° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9081, 29.2510
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
1049 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 647.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
1049 → Aliwal
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Car
647 km
7 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
647 km
~9 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
647 km
↑ 4 hrs 22 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 17 min
With airport
~3 hrs 17 min
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Start, destination and route line.

647 km 460 min
Start 1049
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N12: Nelspruit
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  7. Merge slight left
    28.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    41.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    53.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  13. Turn left
    2.6 km
  14. Turn right
    12.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  20. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  21. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  23. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    6.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  29. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
Routes ↩ Aliwal → 1049 1049 to Johannesburg 1049 to Pretoria 1049 to Cape Town 1049 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
324.1 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 49 min • 3 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:33 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,704.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R129.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,846.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
324.1 km
Total: 647 km
Midpoint 324.1 km
647 km 460 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 647 km
Return-cycle span 1294 km
Traversal time 460 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -28.15313, 29.96988
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from Aliwal? +
1049 is about 647 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 460 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Aliwal in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 1049 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 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,235.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,240.52 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,504.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,513.96 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
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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