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Distance from Aliwal to Bultfontein N8

N Aliwal → Bultfontein N8
Road distance
815.2 km
N1 N2 N3 N5 N8 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
617.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 17 min
Start point
Vista Place
End point
Bultfontein Road
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
557 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,556.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,562.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,895.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,907.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,053.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,062.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,501.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,516.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,702.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,713.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,291.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,311.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
284° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
104° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-28.7480, 24.7661
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Aliwal to Bultfontein N8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 815.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Aliwal → Bultfontein N8
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Car
815.2 km
9 hrs 17 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
815.2 km
~12 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
815 km
↑ 5 hrs 39 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 37 min
With airport
~3 hrs 37 min
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815.2 km 9 hrs 17 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Bultfontein N8
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Destination
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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
    136.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  20. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  24. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  27. Merge slight left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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 ↩ Bultfontein N8 → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Bultfontein N8 Pretoria to Bultfontein N8 Cape Town to Bultfontein N8
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Halfway point
407.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 38 min • 4 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
135.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bultfontein N8
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,407.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R163.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,586.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
407.6 km
Total: 815.2 km
Midpoint 407.6 km
815.2 km 9 hrs 17 min
Destination Bultfontein N8 End: Bultfontein Road -28.74797, 24.76610

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Northern Cape
One-way road span 815.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,630.4 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 407.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.24231, 28.34008
End -28.74797, 24.76610
Places

Places in Bultfontein N8

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26 places
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Kimberley Boys High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Lennox Street
📍
Supermarket

Woolworths

📍 Supermarket Lennox Street
🏫
School

Diamantveld High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank York Road
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank George Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Chapel Street
🏫
School

Vooruitsig Primary School

🏫 School 14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
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School

Kimberley Junior School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Phakamile Mabija Street
🏫
School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Du Toitspan Road
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Supermarket

Diamond Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
🏫
School

Kimberley Girls' High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Staats Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Supermarket

Super Save Supermarket

📍 Supermarket 63 Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
📍
Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Compound Street
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Kimberley, 8300, Gauteng
🏫
School

Newton Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Bultfontein N8? +
Aliwal is about 815.2 km from Bultfontein N8 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Bultfontein N8? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Bultfontein N8 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 Bultfontein N8? +
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 Bultfontein N8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,556.53 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,562.99 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,895.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,907.51 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Bultfontein N8? +
Yes. There are 13 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 Bultfontein N8
: Durban
From Aliwal To Bultfontein N8
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Bultfontein N8
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Bultfontein N8
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Bultfontein N8
: Harrismith
From Aliwal To Bultfontein N8
Bethlehem
From Aliwal To Bultfontein N8
: Bloemfontein
From Aliwal To Bultfontein N8
Kimberley
From Aliwal To Bultfontein N8

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bultfontein N8, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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