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Distance from Aliwal to 3Rd

Aliwal to 3Rd is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 725.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 55 min.

N Aliwal → 3Rd
Road distance
725.2 km
N2 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,941.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 55 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 17 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
535 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,384.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,390.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,686.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,696.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,827.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,834.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,225.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,238.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,403.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,413.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,927.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,946.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
164° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
344° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-46.8621, 37.8182
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

725.2 km 536 min
Start Aliwal
Finish 3Rd
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 left
    7.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    64.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    304.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    115.5 km
  18. Turn left
    4.4 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ 3Rd → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to 3Rd Pretoria to 3Rd Cape Town to 3Rd
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
362.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 27 min • 4 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
120.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
267.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3Rd
06:38 – 16:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,031.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R145.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,190.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
362.8 km
Total: 725.2 km
Midpoint 362.8 km
725.2 km 536 min
Destination 3Rd -46.86209, 37.81818

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 725.2 km
Return-cycle span 1450.4 km
Traversal time 536 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 362.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -31.47749, 28.85840
End -46.86209, 37.81818
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from 3Rd? +
Aliwal is about 725.2 km from 3Rd by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to 3Rd? +
The drive usually takes about 536 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to 3Rd 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 3Rd? +
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 3Rd? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,384.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,390.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,686.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,696.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to 3Rd? +
Yes. There are 8 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3Rd
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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