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Distance from Aachen to Aliwal

Aachen to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 560.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aachen → Aliwal
Road distance
560.8 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
454.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 55 min
Start point
Aachen Road
End point
Vista Place
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
415 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R938.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R943.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,045.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,054.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,238.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,244.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,379.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,391.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,629.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,637.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,815.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,830.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
158° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
338° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4751, 29.1079
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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560.8 km 6 hrs 55 min
Start Aachen
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Stellenbosch Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Elias Motswaledi Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left
    54.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    2.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  8. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  9. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    154.5 km
  12. Turn left
    2.6 km
  13. Turn right
    12.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  19. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    6.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  28. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  29. 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
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Halfway point
280.8 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
93.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:25 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,344.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R112.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,467.54
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 Aachen Start: Aachen Road -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint
280.8 km
Total: 560.8 km
Midpoint 280.8 km
560.8 km 6 hrs 55 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 560.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,121.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 280.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint -28.48485, 29.84790
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Aachen from Aliwal? +
Aachen is about 560.8 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Aachen to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aachen 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 Aachen 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 Aachen to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R938.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R943.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,045.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,054.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aachen to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Towns along the route

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

Route Locations

Start area
Aachen, 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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