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Distance from Aliwal N2 to Faraday Boulevard N1

Aliwal N2 to Faraday Boulevard N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 546.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal N2 → Faraday Boulevard N1
Road distance
546.4 km
R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
457.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 57 min
End point
Faraday Boulevard
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
357 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,043.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,047.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,270.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,278.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,376.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,382.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,676.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,687.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,811.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,818.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,206.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,219.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
14° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
194° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-26.6963, 27.8222
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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546.4 km 5 hrs 57 min
Start Aliwal N2
Finish Faraday Boulevard N1
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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
    330.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42
    1.7 km
  10. Go straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Parys Road
    11.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Barrage Road
    0.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Faraday Boulevard
    1.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Faraday Boulevard
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Faraday Boulevard
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Routes ↩ Faraday Boulevard N1 → Aliwal N2 Aliwal N2 to Johannesburg Aliwal N2 to Pretoria Aliwal N2 to Cape Town Aliwal N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Faraday Boulevard N1 Pretoria to Faraday Boulevard N1 Cape Town to Faraday Boulevard N1
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Halfway point
273.7 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Faraday Boulevard N1
06:38 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,284.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R109.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,404.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal N2 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
273.7 km
Total: 546.4 km
Midpoint 273.7 km
546.4 km 5 hrs 57 min
Destination Faraday Boulevard N1 End: Faraday Boulevard -26.69626, 27.82221

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 546.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,092.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 273.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -28.79843, 26.69103
End -26.69626, 27.82221
Destination services

Available in Faraday Boulevard N1

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Faraday Boulevard N1
2
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Faraday Boulevard N1
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Faraday Boulevard N1
3
  • Shell
    121 Golden Highway, 1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1804, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Faraday Boulevard N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Faraday Boulevard N1
1
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal N2 from Faraday Boulevard N1? +
Aliwal N2 is about 546.4 km from Faraday Boulevard N1 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal N2 to Faraday Boulevard N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal N2 to Faraday Boulevard N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal N2 to Faraday Boulevard N1? +
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 Faraday Boulevard N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,043.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,047.69 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,270.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,278.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal N2 to Faraday Boulevard N1? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Aliwal N2 To Faraday Boulevard N1
Western Bypass
From Aliwal N2 To Faraday Boulevard N1
Faraday Boulevard
From Aliwal N2 To Faraday Boulevard N1

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Faraday Boulevard N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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