Distance from Aliwal to Palermo

N Aliwal → Palermo

Road distance

617.8 km

Provincial mix · N2 / N3 / R512 / R603

Aliwal to Palermo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 617.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

546.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 12 min

Start point

Vista Place

End point

Tessa Street

Return: 14 hrs 24 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

432 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 57 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,243.20

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,248.09

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

327° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

147° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.2455, 30.9075

End coords Destination point

-26.0708, 27.9607

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 Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Palermo Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Aliwal → Palermo

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Car

617.8 km

7 hrs 12 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

617.8 km

~9 hrs 30 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 73 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → CPT → HLA (1 hr 1 min)
🚗 15 km from Lanseria International
↑ 2 hrs 18 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Aliwal

Finish Palermo

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Aliwal to Palermo via N2 and N3

National highway route N2N3
Directions from Aliwal to Palermo via R603 and R512

Provincial road routes R603R512
Head on Vista Place

0.1 km
Turn right onto Saint Helier Road

0.4 km
Continue slight left onto Rozel Road

0.1 km
Turn right

9.8 km
Turn left

0.6 km
Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban

0.7 km
Merge slight right

3.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603

0.5 km
Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road

29.0 km
Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive

37.5 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right

184.9 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

95.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate

0.1 km
Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive

0.9 km
Turn left onto President Fouche Drive

0.2 km
Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive

0.3 km
Turn right onto 3rd Road

0.1 km
Continue left onto 3rd Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Kathleen Crescent

0.0 km
Continue left onto Kathleen Crescent

0.1 km
Turn right onto Tessa Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 34

Known total R1,379.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

309.4 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 36 min • 3 hrs 36 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

44.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

102.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

33.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Palermo

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,582.28

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.36

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R123.55

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,718.19

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Midpoint

309.4 km

Total: 617.8 km

Midpoint 309.4 km

617.8 km 7 hrs 12 min

Destination Palermo End: Tessa Street -26.07077, 27.96069

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 617.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,235.5 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 12 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 309.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749

Midpoint -28.31533, 29.22476

End -26.07077, 27.96069

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Aliwal from Palermo? +

Aliwal is about 617.8 km from Palermo by road.

How long does it take from Aliwal to Palermo? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Palermo 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 Palermo? +

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 Palermo? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,243.20 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,248.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,241.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,301.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Palermo? +

Yes. There are 34 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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Vista Place

From Aliwal To Palermo

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