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Distance from Aliwal to Randfontein

Aliwal to Randfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 629.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 33 min.

N Aliwal → Randfontein
Road distance
629.1 km
M2 N2 N3 R41 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
551.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 33 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
453 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,201.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,206.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,463.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,472.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,584.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,591.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,930.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,942.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,085.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,094.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,539.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,555.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
324° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
144° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-26.1736, 27.6942
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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629.1 km 7 hrs 33 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Randfontein
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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
    61.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    11.1 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    15.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Randfontein Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Randfontein Road
    17.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto 10th Street
    0.4 km
  22. Continue straight onto Kenneth Road
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Homestead Avenue
    0.8 km
  24. Turn right onto Tambotie Road
    0.3 km
  25. Continue make a U-turn onto Tambotie Road
    0.2 km
  26. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn sharp right
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 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 -26.245, 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
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
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Randfontein → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Randfontein Pretoria to Randfontein Cape Town to Randfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
315.0 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
45.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Randfontein
06:36 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,629.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R125.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,768.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
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
315.0 km
Total: 629.1 km
Midpoint 315.0 km
629.1 km 7 hrs 33 min
Destination Randfontein -26.17361, 27.69417

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 629.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,258.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 315.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.31740, 29.16814
End -26.17361, 27.69417
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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Randfontein
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Randfontein
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Randfontein
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Randfontein
1
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Randfontein? +
Aliwal is about 629.1 km from Randfontein by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Randfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Randfontein 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 Randfontein? +
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 Randfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,201.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,206.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,463.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,472.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Randfontein? +
Yes. There are 26 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. 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 Randfontein
: Durban
From Aliwal To Randfontein
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Randfontein
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Randfontein
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Randfontein
: Johannesburg
From Aliwal To Randfontein
: Roodepoort
From Aliwal To Randfontein

Route Locations

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

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