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Distance from Aliwal R603 to Kroonstad N1

Aliwal R603 to Kroonstad N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 414.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal R603 → Kroonstad N1
Road distance
414.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
338.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 30 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
270 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R694.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R697.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R773.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R779.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R916.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R920.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,020.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,028.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,205.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,210.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,342.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,353.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
9° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
189° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-27.6896, 27.2391
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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414.7 km 4 hrs 30 min
Start Aliwal R603
Finish Kroonstad N1
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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
    0.1 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
    216.4 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Kroonstad N1 → Aliwal R603 Aliwal R603 to Johannesburg Aliwal R603 to Pretoria Aliwal R603 to Cape Town Aliwal R603 to Durban Johannesburg to Kroonstad N1 Pretoria to Kroonstad N1 Cape Town to Kroonstad N1
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Halfway point
207.7 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad N1
06:37 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,733.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,824.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
207.7 km
Total: 414.7 km
Midpoint 207.7 km
414.7 km 4 hrs 30 min
Destination Kroonstad N1 End: Western Bypass -27.68958, 27.23913

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 414.7 km
Return-cycle span 829.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 207.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -29.12118, 26.16254
End -27.68958, 27.23913
Destination services

Available in Kroonstad N1

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Service groups 3
Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad N1
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Kroonstad N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Kroonstad N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal R603 from Kroonstad N1? +
Aliwal R603 is about 414.7 km from Kroonstad N1 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal R603 to Kroonstad N1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal R603 to Kroonstad N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal R603 to Kroonstad 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 R603 to Kroonstad N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R694.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R697.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R773.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R779.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal R603 to Kroonstad N1? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 R603 To Kroonstad N1
Western Bypass
From Aliwal R603 To Kroonstad N1

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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