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Distance from Aliwal to 9Th

Aliwal to 9Th is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 612.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal → 9Th
Road distance
612.0 km
M68 M94 N2 N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
539.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 20 min
Start point
Vista Place
End point
9th
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
440 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,168.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,173.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,423.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,431.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,541.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,548.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,877.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,889.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,028.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,037.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,470.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,486.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
325° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
145° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-26.2287, 27.8190
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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612.0 km 7 hrs 20 min
Start Aliwal
Finish 9Th
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    184.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  22. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.5 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68: Soweto
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    5.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Mokoena Street
    1.6 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Moroka Nancefield Road
    0.1 km
  28. Continue onto Moroka Nancefield Road
    1.4 km
  29. Turn right onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    0.8 km
  30. Turn left onto Mputhi Street
    1.1 km
  31. Continue straight onto Gasanin Street
    0.7 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bolani Road
    0.1 km
  33. Continue onto Bolani Road
    0.6 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bolani Road
    0.0 km
  35. Continue onto Bolani Road
    2.7 km
  36. Turn right onto Obed Street
    0.3 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork onto Obed Street
    0.3 km
  38. Turn right onto Sithembiso Street
    2.1 km
  39. Continue straight onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  40. Turn right
    0.1 km
  41. At the end of the road, turn right onto 7th Street
    0.1 km
  42. Turn left onto 9th
    0.1 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 9Th → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to 9Th Pretoria to 9Th Cape Town to 9Th
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
306.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 40 min • 3 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 9Th
06:37 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,557.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R122.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,692.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
306.4 km
Total: 612.0 km
Midpoint 306.4 km
612.0 km 7 hrs 20 min
Destination 9Th End: 9th -26.22874, 27.81903

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 612.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,223.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 306.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.32233, 29.24956
End -26.22874, 27.81903
Destination services

Available in 9Th

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 9Th
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 9Th
2
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 9Th
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 9Th
6
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from 9Th? +
Aliwal is about 612.0 km from 9Th by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to 9Th? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to 9Th 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 9Th? +
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 9Th? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,168.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,173.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,423.16 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,431.97 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to 9Th? +
Yes. There are 25 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 9Th
: Durban
From Aliwal To 9Th
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To 9Th
Kingsway
From Aliwal To 9Th
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To 9Th
: Germiston
From Aliwal To 9Th
Kimberley
From Aliwal To 9Th
ern Bypass
From Aliwal To 9Th
: Soweto
From Aliwal To 9Th
Mondeor
From Aliwal To 9Th

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
9Th, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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