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Distance from Aliwal to Blythswood

N Aliwal → Blythswood
Road distance
509.2 km
Highway dominant · N2
Aliwal to Blythswood is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 509.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
353.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 31 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 13 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
391 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R995.84
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R996.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R991.81
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,026.64
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,313.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,315.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,308.64
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,354.60
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,728.90
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,730.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,721.89
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,782.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
231° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
51° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-32.2203, 27.9928
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Aliwal Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Blythswood Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Aliwal → Blythswood
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Car
509.2 km
6 hrs 31 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
509.2 km
~7 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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509.2 km 6 hrs 31 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Blythswood
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Aliwal to Blythswood via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Vista Place
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    7.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    64.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right
    304.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    97.0 km
  12. Turn right
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left
    21.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  15. Turn slight right
    7.7 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. 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 ↩ Blythswood → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Blythswood Pretoria to Blythswood Cape Town to Blythswood
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
254.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blythswood
07:04 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,128.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R101.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,240.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
254.8 km
Total: 509.2 km
Midpoint 254.8 km
509.2 km 6 hrs 31 min
Destination Blythswood -32.22028, 27.99278

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 509.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,018.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 254.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -30.81343, 29.19418
End -32.22028, 27.99278
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Blythswood? +
Aliwal is about 509.2 km from Blythswood by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Blythswood? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Blythswood in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal to Blythswood? +
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 Blythswood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,024.81 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,028.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,023.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,072.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Blythswood? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Vista Place
From Aliwal To Blythswood
: Port Shepstone
From Aliwal To Blythswood
Kokstad
From Aliwal To Blythswood

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