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Distance from Aliwal to Welkom M54

N Aliwal → Welkom M54
Road distance
590.3 km
M4 N2 N3 N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
476.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 19 min
Start point
Vista Place
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
439 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,127.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,131.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,372.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,381.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,487.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,493.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,811.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,822.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,956.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,964.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,383.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,398.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
301° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
121° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-27.9823, 26.7380
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Aliwal to Welkom M54 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 590.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Aliwal → Welkom M54
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Car
590.3 km
7 hrs 19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
590.3 km
~9 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
590 km
↑ 4 hrs 8 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 10 min
With airport
~3 hrs 10 min
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590.3 km 7 hrs 19 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Welkom M54
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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. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right
    94.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  22. Turn slight left towards M4
    0.2 km
  23. Turn slight left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.4 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  28. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  30. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  34. Continue onto Stateway
    0.2 km
  35. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  36. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  37. Turn left
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right
    0.0 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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 ↩ Welkom M54 → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Welkom M54 Pretoria to Welkom M54 Cape Town to Welkom M54
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
295.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 39 min • 3 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
98.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Welkom M54
06:45 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,467.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R118.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,597.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
295.2 km
Total: 590.3 km
Midpoint 295.2 km
590.3 km 7 hrs 19 min
Destination Welkom M54 -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 590.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,180.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 295.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.37293, 29.33503
End -27.98230, 26.73797
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Welkom M54
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Welkom M54
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Welkom M54
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Welkom M54
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Welkom M54
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Welkom M54
2
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Welkom M54? +
Aliwal is about 590.3 km from Welkom M54 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Welkom M54? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Welkom M54 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 Welkom M54? +
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 Welkom M54? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,127.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,131.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,372.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,381.26 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Welkom M54? +
Yes. There are 12 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 Welkom M54
: Durban
From Aliwal To Welkom M54
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Welkom M54
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Welkom M54
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Welkom M54
: Harrismith
From Aliwal To Welkom M54
Bethlehem
From Aliwal To Welkom M54
Toll: Welkom
From Aliwal To Welkom M54
Virginia
From Aliwal To Welkom M54
Stateway
From Aliwal To Welkom M54

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Welkom M54, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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