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Distance from Aliwal to Kroonstad

N Aliwal → Kroonstad
Road distance
550.6 km
N2 N3 N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
459.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 51 min
Start point
Vista Place
End point
Beyers Street
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
411 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,051.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,055.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,280.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,288.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,387.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,392.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,689.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,699.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,825.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,832.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,222.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,236.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
308° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
128° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-27.6533, 27.2355
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Aliwal to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 550.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 51 min.
Travel modes
Aliwal → Kroonstad
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Car
550.6 km
6 hrs 51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
550.6 km
~8 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
551 km
↑ 3 hrs 45 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 6 min
With airport
~3 hrs 6 min
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550.6 km 6 hrs 51 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Kroonstad
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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. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    1.8 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto James van Huysteen Street
    133.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto South Road
    0.3 km
  25. Continue straight onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cross Street
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  28. Go straight onto Hospital Road
    1.0 km
  29. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Beyers Street
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 ↩ Kroonstad → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Kroonstad Pretoria to Kroonstad Cape Town to Kroonstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
275.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 25 min • 3 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad
06:45 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,301.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,422.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
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
275.4 km
Total: 550.6 km
Midpoint 275.4 km
550.6 km 6 hrs 51 min
Destination Kroonstad End: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 550.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,101.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.43426, 29.47564
End -27.65327, 27.23552
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Kroonstad? +
Aliwal is about 550.6 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad? +
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 Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,051.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,055.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,280.39 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,288.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Kroonstad? +
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. 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 Kroonstad
: Durban
From Aliwal To Kroonstad
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Kroonstad
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Kroonstad
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Kroonstad
: Harrismith
From Aliwal To Kroonstad
Bethlehem
From Aliwal To Kroonstad

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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