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Distance from A30 to Aliwal

N A30 → Aliwal
Road distance
528.9 km
A30 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 528.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
397.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 46 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 13 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
406 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,034.19
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,035.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,030.00
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,066.17
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,364.55
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,366.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,359.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,406.75
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,795.46
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,797.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,788.19
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,850.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
175° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
355° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6829, 30.5215
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C A30 Clear Sky View Forecast → 23 °C Aliwal Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A30 → Aliwal
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Car
528.9 km
6 hrs 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
528.9 km
~8 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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470 km flight
~6 hrs 35 min
🚗 155 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
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528.9 km 6 hrs 46 min
Start A30
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right
    9.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.7 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  6. Merge slight right
    43.4 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.8 km
  9. Turn right
    48.0 km
  10. Continue left
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right
    45.2 km
  12. Turn right
    2.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  14. Turn right
    152.6 km
  15. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  16. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    65.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    6.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Routes ↩ Aliwal → A30 A30 to Johannesburg A30 to Pretoria A30 to Cape Town A30 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
264.8 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 23 min • 3 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:49 – 17:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,210.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,326.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A30 -26.68286, 30.52153
Midpoint
264.8 km
Total: 528.9 km
Midpoint 264.8 km
528.9 km 6 hrs 46 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 528.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,057.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 264.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68286, 30.52153
Midpoint -28.40133, 31.29949
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is A30 from Aliwal? +
A30 is about 528.9 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from A30 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A30 to Aliwal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A30 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 A30 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,064.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,068.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,063.13 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,114.15 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A30 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 13 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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