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Distance from Aliwal N2 to 1049

N Aliwal N2 → 1049
Road distance
742.9 km
N12 N3 R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
587.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 3 min
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
483 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,418.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,424.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,727.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,738.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,871.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,879.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,279.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,293.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,462.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,472.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,999.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,018.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
26° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
206° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Aliwal N2 to 1049 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 742.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Aliwal N2 → 1049
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Car
742.9 km
8 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
742.9 km
~11 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
743 km
↑ 4 hrs 34 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 29 min
With airport
~3 hrs 29 min
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742.9 km 8 hrs 3 min
Start Aliwal N2
Finish 1049
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Somerset Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  5. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  6. Turn left
    2.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 1049 → Aliwal N2 Aliwal N2 to Johannesburg Aliwal N2 to Pretoria Aliwal N2 to Cape Town Aliwal N2 to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
372.0 km
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 1 min • 4 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1049
06:32 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,105.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,268.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal N2 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
372.0 km
Total: 742.9 km
Midpoint 372.0 km
742.9 km 8 hrs 3 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 742.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,485.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 372.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -28.06873, 27.15306
End -25.90809, 29.25099
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal N2 from 1049? +
Aliwal N2 is about 742.9 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal N2 to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal N2 to 1049 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 Aliwal N2 to 1049? +
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 Aliwal N2 to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,418.51 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,424.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,727.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,738.37 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal N2 to 1049? +
Yes. There are 20 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

Kroonstad
From Aliwal N2 To 1049
Western Bypass
From Aliwal N2 To 1049
ern Bypass
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: eMalahleni
From Aliwal N2 To 1049
Kempton Park
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Benoni
From Aliwal N2 To 1049
Johannesburg
From Aliwal N2 To 1049
Bethal
From Aliwal N2 To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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