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Distance from Aliwal to Nigel

Aliwal to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 553.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

N Aliwal → Nigel
Road distance
553.2 km
N2 N3 R42 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
487.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 35 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 13 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
395 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R926.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R930.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,031.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,040.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,221.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,227.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,361.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,372.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,607.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,615.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,791.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,805.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
330° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
150° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

553.2 km 395 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Nigel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    251.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  16. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  18. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 20 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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Nigel → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Nigel Pretoria to Nigel Cape Town to Nigel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:29 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,312.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,434.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
277.1 km
Total: 553.2 km
Midpoint 277.1 km
553.2 km 395 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 553.2 km
Return-cycle span 1106.4 km
Traversal time 395 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.43698, 29.45930
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Nigel? +
Aliwal is about 553.2 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 395 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Nigel 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 Nigel? +
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 Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R926.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R930.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,031.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,040.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Route Locations

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

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