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Distance from Aliwal to Pretoria M5 M7

Aliwal to Pretoria M5 M7 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 642.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aliwal → Pretoria M5 M7
Road distance
642.7 km
M7 N1 N2 N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
569.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 32 min
Start point
Vista Place
End point
Steve Biko Road
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
452 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,227.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,232.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,494.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,503.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,619.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,625.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,972.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,984.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,130.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,139.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,594.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,610.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-25.7139, 28.2018
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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642.7 km 7 hrs 32 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Pretoria M5 M7
Map key
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
    81.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Eeufees Road
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left
    0.4 km
  21. Go straight onto Christina de Wit Avenue
    0.9 km
  22. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    3.7 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Edmond Street
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Steve Biko Road
    3.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 35 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
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria M5 M7 → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria M5 M7 Pretoria to Pretoria M5 M7 Cape Town to Pretoria M5 M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
321.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 46 min • 3 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria M5 M7
06:34 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,686.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,827.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
321.9 km
Total: 642.7 km
Midpoint 321.9 km
642.7 km 7 hrs 32 min
Destination Pretoria M5 M7 End: Steve Biko Road -25.71385, 28.20176

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 642.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,285.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 321.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.27219, 29.14017
End -25.71385, 28.20176
Destination services

Available in Pretoria M5 M7

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0084, Gauteng
  • Simply
    Nico Smith Street, Pretoria, 0084
  • Truworths
    Nico Smith Street, Pretoria, 0084
  • LEGiT
    Nico Smith Street, Pretoria, 0084
  • Ackermans
    Nico Smith Street, Pretoria, 0084
  • Rudi's Shoes
    Pretoria
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria M5 M7
1
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Pretoria M5 M7? +
Aliwal is about 642.7 km from Pretoria M5 M7 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Pretoria M5 M7? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Pretoria M5 M7 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 Pretoria M5 M7? +
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 Pretoria M5 M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,227.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,232.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,494.58 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,503.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Pretoria M5 M7? +
Yes. There are 35 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 Pretoria M5 M7
: Durban
From Aliwal To Pretoria M5 M7
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Pretoria M5 M7
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Pretoria M5 M7
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Pretoria M5 M7
: Pretoria
From Aliwal To Pretoria M5 M7
Polokwane
From Aliwal To Pretoria M5 M7
Johannesburg
From Aliwal To Pretoria M5 M7

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria M5 M7, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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About 155.2 km Difference: 487.5 km
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