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Distance from Aliwal to Qhemegha

N Aliwal → Qhemegha
Road distance
509.5 km
Highway dominant · N2
Aliwal to Qhemegha is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 509.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 32 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
329.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 32 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 15 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
452 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.6 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
R972.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R976.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,184.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,192.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,283.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,288.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,563.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,572.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,688.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,695.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,056.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,069.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
266° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
86° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-30.3835, 27.4815
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 23 °C Aliwal Fair View Forecast → 9 °C Qhemegha Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Aliwal → Qhemegha
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Car
509.5 km
7 hrs 32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
509.5 km
~7 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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509 km
~1 hr 1 min
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509.5 km 452 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Qhemegha
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Directions from Aliwal to Qhemegha via N2
National highway N2
  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 left
    7.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    64.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    129.9 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  14. Turn left
    2.8 km
  15. Turn left onto The Avenue
    67.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Station Road
    13.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    19.4 km
  19. Continue slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight right
    1.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    28.2 km
  23. Turn slight right
    14.7 km
  24. Turn right
    9.1 km
  25. Turn slight left
    39.7 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    83.6 km
  27. Turn left
    0.4 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    8.9 km
  30. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  31. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  32. Turn right
    4.7 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    0.7 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  36. Turn left
    0.1 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Routes ↩ Qhemegha → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Qhemegha Pretoria to Qhemegha Cape Town to Qhemegha
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
254.8 km
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
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Qhemegha
06:53 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,129.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R101.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,241.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
254.8 km
Total: 509.5 km
Midpoint 254.8 km
509.5 km 452 min
Destination Qhemegha -30.38347, 27.48146

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 509.5 km
Return-cycle span 1019 km
Traversal time 452 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 254.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -30.38624, 29.02855
End -30.38347, 27.48146
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Qhemegha? +
Aliwal is about 509.5 km from Qhemegha by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Qhemegha? +
The drive usually takes about 452 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Qhemegha in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal to Qhemegha? +
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 Qhemegha? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R972.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R976.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,184.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,192.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Qhemegha? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Qhemegha
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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