Distance from Aliwal to Centrum

N Aliwal → Centrum

Road distance

598.5 km

Mixed roads · M16 / N2 / N3 / R603

Aliwal to Centrum is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 598.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

534.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 3 min

Start point

Vista Place

Return: 14 hrs 6 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

423 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,170.44

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,171.73

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

328° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

148° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.2455, 30.9075

End coords Destination point

-26.1474, 28.0549

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 22 °C Aliwal Light Showers View Forecast → 16 °C Centrum Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Aliwal → Centrum

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Car

598.5 km

7 hrs 3 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

598.5 km

~9 hrs 12 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 73 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 19 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 2 hrs 55 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Aliwal

Finish Centrum

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Aliwal to Centrum via N2 and N3

National highway route N2N3
Directions from Aliwal to Centrum via M16

Metro arterial route M16
Directions from Aliwal to Centrum via R603

Provincial road route R603
Head on Vista Place

0.1 km
Turn right onto Saint Helier Road

0.4 km
Continue slight left onto Rozel Road

0.1 km
Turn right

9.8 km
Turn left

0.6 km
Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban

0.7 km
Merge slight right

3.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603

0.5 km
Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road

29.0 km
Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive

37.5 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right

184.9 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

69.0 km
Take the exit ramp left towards M16: Edenvale

0.7 km
Turn right onto Linksfield Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Club Street

1.5 km
Continue straight onto Swemmer Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Avon Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Northfield Avenue

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Athol Street

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Athol Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Athol Street

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Athol Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Athol Street

0.3 km
Turn slight left onto Woodyatt Avenue

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pretoria Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Glenhove Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto 5th Street

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 28

Known total R1,379.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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 -26.222, 28.128

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

299.8 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

43.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

99.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Centrum

06:47 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 53 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,501.87

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.97

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R119.71

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,633.54

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Midpoint

299.8 km

Total: 598.5 km

Midpoint 299.8 km

598.5 km 7 hrs 3 min

Destination Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 598.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,197.1 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 3 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 299.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749

Midpoint -28.36224, 29.29379

End -26.14739, 28.05491

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Aliwal from Centrum? +

Aliwal is about 598.5 km from Centrum by road.

How long does it take from Aliwal to Centrum? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Centrum 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 Centrum? +

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 Centrum? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,170.44 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,171.73 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,165.70 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,206.64 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Centrum? +

Yes. There are 28 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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Vista Place

From Aliwal To Centrum

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Pick n Pay

BKM Attorneys

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Bar Ber Black Sheep

FNB

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Garden Shop

Rosebank Supermarket & Takeaway

Studio Nine

Paul

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Gordon Institute of Business Science

The Grind Coffee Company

Renault Melrose

Quickshop

Woolworths

The Diversity Institute

Design Plus

Pays de Reves

Builders Warehouse

Houghton Primary School

Local & Company

R&M Meats

GeeWiz

Kairos School of Inquiry

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King Edward VII Preparatory School

Ultra Liquors

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