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Distance from Aliwal to 1049

N Aliwal → 1049
Road distance
642.7 km
N11 N2 N3 N4 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
508.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 37 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
457 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,227.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,232.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,494.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,503.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,619.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,625.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,972.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,984.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,130.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,139.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,594.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,610.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
341° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
161° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Aliwal to 1049 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 642.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Aliwal → 1049
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Car
642.7 km
7 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
642.7 km
~9 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
643 km
↑ 4 hrs 20 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 17 min
With airport
~3 hrs 17 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Aliwal to 1049.
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642.7 km 7 hrs 37 min
Start Aliwal
Finish 1049
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vista Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    9.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.6 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    3.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    12.5 km
  15. Turn left
    2.5 km
  16. Turn right
    305.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    41.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  20. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Duiker Street
    1.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Routes ↩ 1049 → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
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Halfway point
321.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.2%
☀ 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 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,686.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,827.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
321.9 km
Total: 642.7 km
Midpoint 321.9 km
642.7 km 7 hrs 37 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 642.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,285.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 321.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.16521, 29.95670
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
1
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 from 1049? +
Aliwal is about 642.7 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal 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 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 to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,227.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,232.25 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,494.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,503.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to 1049? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Vista Place
From Aliwal To 1049
: Durban
From Aliwal To 1049
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To 1049
Kingsway
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Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To 1049
: Ladysmith
From Aliwal To 1049
Bergville
From Aliwal To 1049
: Emalahleni
From Aliwal To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
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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