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Distance from Aliwal to Pierneef Boulevard

Aliwal to Pierneef Boulevard is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 575.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal → Pierneef Boulevard
Road distance
575.1 km
357.3 mi • 310.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
496.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 55 min
Return: 13 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R962.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R967.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,072.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,081.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,270.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,276.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,414.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,426.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,671.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,679.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,861.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,876.93
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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575.1 km 6 hrs 55 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Pierneef Boulevard
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    11.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left
    6.8 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto H F Verwoerd Street
    8.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    7.4 km
  20. Continue straight onto Pierneef Boulevard
    17.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pierneef Boulevard
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Pierneef Boulevard
    2.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
288.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Aliwal → Pierneef Boulevard
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Pierneef Boulevard, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Aliwal → Pierneef Boulevard
Aliwal Origin postcode
Not available
Pierneef Boulevard Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
282.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
298.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
202.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pierneef Boulevard → Aliwal
Aliwal ↔ Pierneef Boulevard
Aliwal to Johannesburg Related trip
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Aliwal to Pretoria Related trip
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Aliwal to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
288.0 km
Total: 575.1 km
Midpoint 288.0 km
575.1 km 6 hrs 55 min
Destination Pierneef Boulevard -26.56961, 28.01925

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 575.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,150.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 288.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.38625, 29.39037
End -26.56961, 28.01925
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Pierneef Boulevard
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Pierneef Boulevard
1
  • Shell
    256 Verwoerd Road, 1961, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Pierneef Boulevard
4
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Pierneef Boulevard? +
Aliwal is about 575.1 km from Pierneef Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Pierneef Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Pierneef Boulevard 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 Pierneef Boulevard? +
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 Pierneef Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R962.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R967.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,072.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,081.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Pierneef Boulevard? +
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. 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 Pierneef Boulevard
: Durban
From Aliwal To Pierneef Boulevard
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Pierneef Boulevard
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Pierneef Boulevard
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Pierneef Boulevard
: Standerton
From Aliwal To Pierneef Boulevard
Heidelberg
From Aliwal To Pierneef Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pierneef Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 282.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 298.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 202.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 419.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 336.5 km

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