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Distance from Aliwal to Bonn Crescent

Aliwal to Bonn Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 577.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal → Bonn Crescent
Road distance
577.8 km
N2 N3 N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
474.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 7 min
Start point
Vista Place
End point
Bonn Crescent
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
427 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R967.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R971.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,077.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,086.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,276.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,282.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,421.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,433.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,679.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,687.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,870.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,885.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
302° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
122° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-27.9157, 26.8192
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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577.8 km 7 hrs 7 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Bonn Crescent
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Start point
Destination
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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 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
    50.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  17. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right
    92.9 km
  21. Turn right onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Bonn Crescent
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Bonn Crescent → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Bonn Crescent Pretoria to Bonn Crescent Cape Town to Bonn Crescent
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
288.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 33 min • 3 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
96.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bonn Crescent
06:40 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,415.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R115.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,542.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
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
288.9 km
Total: 577.8 km
Midpoint 288.9 km
577.8 km 7 hrs 7 min
Destination Bonn Crescent End: Bonn Crescent -27.91565, 26.81925

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 577.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,155.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 288.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.37954, 29.39164
End -27.91565, 26.81925
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bonn Crescent
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Bonn Crescent
1
  • PEP
    47 Craib Avenue, Welkom, 9459, Free State
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bonn Crescent
6
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Bonn Crescent? +
Aliwal is about 577.8 km from Bonn Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Bonn Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Bonn Crescent 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 Bonn Crescent? +
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 Bonn Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R967.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R971.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,077.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,086.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Bonn Crescent? +
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 Bonn Crescent
: Durban
From Aliwal To Bonn Crescent
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Bonn Crescent
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Bonn Crescent
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Bonn Crescent
: Harrismith
From Aliwal To Bonn Crescent
Bethlehem
From Aliwal To Bonn Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bonn Crescent, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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