Distance from Aliwal to Parkside

N Aliwal → Parkside

Road distance

605.7 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N2 / N6

Aliwal to Parkside is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 605.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

420.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.44×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 14 min

Start point

Vista Place

End point

Parkside Crescent

Return: 14 hrs 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

434 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 59 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,218.87

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,223.66

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

222° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

42° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.2455, 30.9075

End coords Destination point

-33.0153, 27.8903

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 Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Parkside Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Aliwal → Parkside

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Car

605.7 km

7 hrs 14 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

605.7 km

~9 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 73 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → JNB → ELS (59 min)
🚗 6 km from East London Airport
↑ 2 hrs 33 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 Parkside

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Aliwal to Parkside via N2 and N6

National highway route N2N6
Directions from Aliwal to Parkside via M4

Metro arterial route M4
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 left

7.9 km
Turn right onto Dududu Road

0.9 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.5 km
Merge slight right

64.2 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone

0.7 km
Turn right

304.5 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

217.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto North East Expressway

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Lukin Road

1.0 km
Turn left onto Oxford Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Saint Peters Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Saint Johns Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Windyridge Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Parkside Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

303.1 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

43.6 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

100.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

69.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Parkside

07:06 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 58 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,531.74

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.11

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R121.14

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,664.99

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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

303.1 km

Total: 605.7 km

Midpoint 303.1 km

605.7 km 435 min

Destination Parkside End: Parkside Crescent -33.01528, 27.89028

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 605.7 km

Return-cycle span 1211.4 km

Traversal time 435 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 303.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749

Midpoint -31.03466, 28.89162

End -33.01528, 27.89028

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Aliwal from Parkside? +

Aliwal is about 605.7 km from Parkside by road.

How long does it take from Aliwal to Parkside? +

The drive usually takes about 435 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Parkside? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,218.87 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,223.66 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,217.56 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,276.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Parkside? +

Yes. There are 8 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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Distance from Aliwal to Parkside

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