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Distance from Aliwal to Mangwane

N Aliwal → Mangwane
Road distance
538.8 km
Highway dominant · N2
Aliwal to Mangwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
352.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 13 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,053.72
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,054.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,049.45
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,086.31
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,390.32
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,391.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,384.69
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,433.32
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,829.37
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,831.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,821.97
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,885.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-32.1419, 27.9358
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 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Mangwane Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Aliwal → Mangwane
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Car
538.8 km
6 hrs 37 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
538.8 km
~8 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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538.8 km 397 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Mangwane
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Aliwal to Mangwane via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Vista Place
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    7.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    64.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right
    304.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    130.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right
    21.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    6.4 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.5 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Mangwane → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Mangwane Pretoria to Mangwane Cape Town to Mangwane
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Halfway point
269.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangwane
07:01 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,252.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,370.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
269.6 km
Total: 538.8 km
Midpoint 269.6 km
538.8 km 397 min
Destination Mangwane -32.14194, 27.93583

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 538.8 km
Return-cycle span 1077.6 km
Traversal time 397 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -30.83977, 29.07506
End -32.14194, 27.93583
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Mangwane? +
Aliwal is about 538.8 km from Mangwane by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Mangwane? +
The drive usually takes about 397 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Mangwane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal to Mangwane? +
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 Mangwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,053.72 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,054.88 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,049.45 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,086.31 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Mangwane? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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