Distance from Aliwal to Waterfront

N Aliwal → Waterfront

Road distance

1,660.4 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / R603

Aliwal to Waterfront is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,660.4 km in roughly 18 hrs 34 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,243.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.34×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 34 min

Start point

Vista Place

Return: 8 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1114 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 49 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R3,170.43

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R3,183.58

See more fuel details from Aliwal to Waterfront

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

248° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

68° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.2455, 30.9075

End coords Destination point

-33.9031, 18.4217

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 23 °C Aliwal Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Waterfront Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Aliwal → Waterfront

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Car

1,660.4 km

18 hrs 34 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,660.4 km

~25 hrs 32 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 15 hrs 14 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Waterfront

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

49 places View all →

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Clothing store 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Aliwal

Finish Waterfront

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Aliwal to Waterfront via N2 and N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N2 N3 N5 N1

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Directions from Aliwal to Waterfront via R603

Provincial road route R603

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Vista Place

0.1 km
Turn right onto Saint Helier Road

0.4 km
Continue slight left onto Rozel Road

0.1 km
Turn right

9.8 km
Turn left

0.6 km
Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban

0.7 km
Merge slight right

3.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603

0.5 km
Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road

29.0 km
Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive

37.5 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right

184.9 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

74.3 km
Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.1 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Dock Road

0.3 km
Continue left onto Dock Road

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dock Road

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane

0.0 km
Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane

0.0 km
Continue onto Breakwater Lane

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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 ↩ Waterfront → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

830.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 17 min • 9 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

119.5 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

276.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

89.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Waterfront

07:32 – 17:52

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:32

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,940.46

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R33.21

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R332.08

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,305.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (45)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Midpoint

830.2 km

Total: 1,660.4 km

Midpoint 830.2 km

1,660.4 km 18 hrs 34 min

Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,660.4 km

Return-cycle span 3,320.8 km

Traversal time 18 hrs 34 min

Maneuver count 41

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 830.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749

Midpoint -30.51481, 25.55837

End -33.90306, 18.42167

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Aliwal from Waterfront? +

Aliwal is about 1,660.4 km from Waterfront by road.

How long does it take from Aliwal to Waterfront? +

The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Waterfront 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 Waterfront? +

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 Waterfront? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,170.43 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,183.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,861.42 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,885.33 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Waterfront? +

Yes. There are 17 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 Waterfront

: Durban

From Aliwal To Waterfront

: Kingsburgh

From Aliwal To Waterfront

Kingsway

From Aliwal To Waterfront

Umbumbulu

From Aliwal To Waterfront

: Harrismith

From Aliwal To Waterfront

Bethlehem

From Aliwal To Waterfront

: Bloemfontein

From Aliwal To Waterfront

: Cape Town

From Aliwal To Waterfront

Nelson Mandela Boulevard

From Aliwal To Waterfront

Route Locations

Start area

Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Waterfront

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Aliwal to Waterfront

Places in Waterfront

Shiny Rock Polished

Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre

Pick n Pay

Cape Union Mart

Pichulik Watershed V&A Waterfront

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Granger Bay Campus)

Woolworths Food

Pick n Pay Express

Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard

African Nova

Clyde Grocers

Pinnochio Creche

Matador Centre

African Bank

Merchants on Long

Pick n Pay

Leather & Suede

Espadril

Atlas Trading Co.

Shell

Shell Select

Internationale Schule

PEP

Shoprite

Standard Bank

Shell Select

Yusra's Kitchen & Supermarket

St. Martini Kindergarten

Cape Union Mart Head Office

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

Shell

Pikkieland Creche

International Business Training College

Michael Stevenson Gallery

Microchem Lab Services

Shell Select

Shell

FNB

Standard Bank

Capitec Woodstock

Bidvest Bank

The Point Mall

FNB

Standard Bank

Shell Select

Shell

Clicks

Saint Peters Square

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