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Distance from Aliwal R603 to Namibia N3

Aliwal R603 to Namibia N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 622.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal R603 → Namibia N3
Road distance
622.8 km
M1 M60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
529.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 49 min
End point
Namibia Drive
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
409 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,042.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,047.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,161.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,170.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,375.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,382.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,532.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,544.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,809.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,818.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,016.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,032.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
15° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
195° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-26.0911, 28.1142
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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622.8 km 6 hrs 49 min
Start Aliwal R603
Finish Namibia N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    3.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    22.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Wendywood
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Marlboro Drive
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Far East Bank Drive
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Laduma Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Football Street
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Goal Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Club Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Mr. Lola Kenana Street
    0.3 km
  20. Continue onto Namibia Drive
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Namibia N3 → Aliwal R603 Aliwal R603 to Johannesburg Aliwal R603 to Pretoria Aliwal R603 to Cape Town Aliwal R603 to Durban Johannesburg to Namibia N3 Pretoria to Namibia N3 Cape Town to Namibia N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
312.0 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 24 min • 3 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Namibia N3
06:30 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,603.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R124.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,740.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
312.0 km
Total: 622.8 km
Midpoint 312.0 km
622.8 km 6 hrs 49 min
Destination Namibia N3 End: Namibia Drive -26.09110, 28.11420

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 622.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,245.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 312.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -28.55950, 26.96600
End -26.09110, 28.11420
Destination services

Available in Namibia N3

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia N3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia N3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Namibia N3
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia N3
6
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal R603 from Namibia N3? +
Aliwal R603 is about 622.8 km from Namibia N3 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal R603 to Namibia N3? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal R603 to Namibia N3 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 R603 to Namibia N3? +
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 Namibia N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,042.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,047.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,161.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,170.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal R603 to Namibia N3? +
Yes. There are 12 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. 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 Namibia N3
Western Bypass
From Aliwal R603 To Namibia N3
ern Bypass
From Aliwal R603 To Namibia N3
: Johannesburg
From Aliwal R603 To Namibia N3
: Wendywood
From Aliwal R603 To Namibia N3
Marlboro
From Aliwal R603 To Namibia N3
Sandton
From Aliwal R603 To Namibia N3

Route Locations

Start area
Maletswai Local Municipality, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 9750
Destination area
Namibia N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Aliwal R603
9750
Namibia N3
Not available

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