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Distance from Aliwal to Aliwal N3

Aliwal to Aliwal N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 650.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal → Aliwal N3
Road distance
650.8 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
405.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.61×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 1 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
541 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,089.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,094.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,213.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,223.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,437.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,444.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,601.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,614.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,891.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,900.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,107.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,124.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
262° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
82° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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650.8 km 9 hrs 1 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Aliwal N3
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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
    267.5 km
  10. Turn right
    61.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Rugby Street
    67.2 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Maclear Road
    1.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Lloyd Street
    9.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Barklay Pass
    53.2 km
  16. Turn right onto De Villiers Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Molteno Street
    116.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Aliwal N3 → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal N3 Pretoria to Aliwal N3 Cape Town to Aliwal N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
325.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 30 min • 4 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal N3
06:43 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,720.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,863.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
325.5 km
Total: 650.8 km
Midpoint 325.5 km
650.8 km 9 hrs 1 min
Destination Aliwal N3 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 650.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,301.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 325.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -31.19470, 28.86344
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N3
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N3
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N3
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Aliwal N3? +
Aliwal is about 650.8 km from Aliwal N3 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Aliwal N3? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Aliwal 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 to Aliwal 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 to Aliwal N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,089.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,094.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,213.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,223.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Aliwal N3? +
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. 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 Aliwal N3
: Port Shepstone
From Aliwal To Aliwal N3
Kokstad
From Aliwal To Aliwal N3
Barklay Pass
From Aliwal To Aliwal N3

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal N3, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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