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Distance from Aliwal to Coast

N Aliwal → Coast
Road distance
1,653.7 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / R603
Aliwal to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,653.7 km in roughly 20 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,161.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 30 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 41 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1230 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,233.89
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,237.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,220.80
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,333.91
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,266.94
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,271.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,249.66
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,398.91
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,614.40
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,620.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,591.66
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,788.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
257° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
77° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
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 23 °C Aliwal Fair View Forecast → 12 °C Coast Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Aliwal → Coast
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Car
1,653.7 km
20 hrs 30 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,653.7 km
~25 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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1,653.7 km 20 hrs 30 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Coast
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Aliwal to Coast via N2 and N3 and N5 and N1
    National highway route N2N3N5N1
  2. Directions from Aliwal to Coast via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  3. Head on Vista Place
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  5. Continue slight left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    9.8 km
  7. Turn left
    0.6 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    3.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  13. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  14. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  19. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    408.3 km
  23. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    111.9 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.4 km
  26. Turn right
    146.3 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    6.7 km
  29. Continue straight
    214.8 km
  30. Continue straight
    21.5 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  33. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  34. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  35. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  37. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  38. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  39. Turn left
    27.8 km
  40. Turn left
    32.7 km
  41. Turn left
    3.4 km
  42. Turn right
    5.4 km
  43. Turn right
    2.7 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Coast → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
826.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 15 min • 10 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
119.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
275.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
89.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:42 – 17:46
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
07:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,912.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R330.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,276.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
826.8 km
Total: 1,653.7 km
Midpoint 826.8 km
1,653.7 km 20 hrs 30 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,653.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,307.5 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 826.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -30.49224, 25.58174
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Coast? +
Aliwal is about 1,653.7 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Coast 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 Coast? +
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 Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,327.96 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,341.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,324.38 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,483.94 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Coast? +
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 Coast
: Durban
From Aliwal To Coast
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Coast
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Coast
Umbumbulu
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: Harrismith
From Aliwal To Coast
Bethlehem
From Aliwal To Coast
: Bloemfontein
From Aliwal To Coast

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