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Distance from Aliwal to Paarl

Aliwal to Paarl is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,602.4 km in roughly 17 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal → Paarl
Road distance
1,602.4 km
N1 N2 N3 N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,190.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 57 min
Start point
Vista Place
End point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1077 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,682.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,695.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,988.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,012.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,539.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,556.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,942.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,974.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,657.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,679.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,187.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,229.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
248° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
68° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-33.7310, 18.9642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,602.4 km 17 hrs 57 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Paarl
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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
    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. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  20. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  23. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.6 km
  27. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    1.3 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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 ↩ Paarl → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Paarl Pretoria to Paarl Cape Town to Paarl
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
801.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 58 min • 8 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
115.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
266.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
86.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paarl
07:18 – 18:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,698.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R320.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,050.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
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
801.2 km
Total: 1,602.4 km
Midpoint 801.2 km
1,602.4 km 17 hrs 57 min
Destination Paarl End: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,602.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,204.9 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 801.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -30.30002, 25.71999
End -33.73103, 18.96421
Destination services

Available in Paarl

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Paarl
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Paarl
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Paarl

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Cape Winelands town
Standout Wine farms, country hospitality and conference stays
Paarl offers a broader Winelands mix than a simple tasting stop, with estate travel, countryside scenery, conference use and a more spread-out stay pattern than compact village destinations.
Best for Who this destination suits
Winelands base Conference stay Country hospitality Food and wine trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The town centre, estates, wedding venues and countryside stays each produce different final drives, so the exact property matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Paarl as a base for Cape Winelands touring, estate visits, conferences and slower countryside stays close to Cape Town.
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Paarl? +
Aliwal is about 1,602.4 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Paarl 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 Paarl? +
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 Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,682.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,695.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,988.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,012.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Paarl? +
Yes. There are 17 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 Paarl
: Durban
From Aliwal To Paarl
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Paarl
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Paarl
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Paarl
: Harrismith
From Aliwal To Paarl
Bethlehem
From Aliwal To Paarl
: Bloemfontein
From Aliwal To Paarl
: Cape Town
From Aliwal To Paarl

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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