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Distance from Aliwal to S306

N Aliwal → S306
Road distance
525.9 km
N2 N3 N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
340.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,004.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,008.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,223.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,230.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,324.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,330.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,613.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,623.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,743.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,750.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,123.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,136.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
295° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
115° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-28.9166, 27.7379
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Aliwal to S306 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 525.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Aliwal → S306
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Car
525.9 km
6 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
525.9 km
~8 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
526 km
↑ 3 hrs 34 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 3 min
With airport
~3 hrs 3 min
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525.9 km 6 hrs 37 min
Start Aliwal
Finish S306
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Destination
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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
    50.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  17. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    1.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Cambridge Street
    110.5 km
  20. Turn left
    3.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 12 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
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
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
Routes ↩ S306 → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to S306 Pretoria to S306 Cape Town to S306
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Halfway point
263.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S306
06:45 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,198.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,313.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
263.1 km
Total: 525.9 km
Midpoint 263.1 km
525.9 km 6 hrs 37 min
Destination S306 -28.91661, 27.73791

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 525.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,051.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.48349, 29.57409
End -28.91661, 27.73791
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from S306? +
Aliwal is about 525.9 km from S306 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to S306? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to S306 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal to S306? +
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 S306? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,004.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,008.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,223.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,230.60 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to S306? +
Yes. There are 12 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. 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 S306
: Durban
From Aliwal To S306
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To S306
Kingsway
From Aliwal To S306
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To S306
: Harrismith
From Aliwal To S306
Bethlehem
From Aliwal To S306

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
S306, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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