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Distance from Barklay Pass to Aliwal R603

Barklay Pass to Aliwal R603 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 169.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.

N Barklay Pass → Aliwal R603
Road distance
169.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
123.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Start point
Barklay Pass
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
157 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R283.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R285.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R316.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R318.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R374.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R376.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R417.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R420.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R492.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R495.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R548.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R553.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
300° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
120° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.2587, 27.8305
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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169.6 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Barklay Pass
Finish Aliwal R603
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Barklay Pass
    53.2 km
  2. Turn right onto De Villiers Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Molteno Street
    116.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Aliwal R603 → Barklay Pass Barklay Pass to Johannesburg Barklay Pass to Pretoria Barklay Pass to Cape Town Barklay Pass to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal R603 Pretoria to Aliwal R603 Cape Town to Aliwal R603
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Halfway point
84.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal R603
06:43 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R708.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R33.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R746.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Barklay Pass Start: Barklay Pass -31.25866, 27.83047
Midpoint
84.8 km
Total: 169.6 km
Midpoint 84.8 km
169.6 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 169.6 km
Return-cycle span 339.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 84.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.25866, 27.83047
Midpoint -30.83426, 27.39849
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 8
How far is Barklay Pass from Aliwal R603? +
Barklay Pass is about 169.6 km from Aliwal R603 by road.
How long does it take from Barklay Pass to Aliwal R603? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Barklay Pass to Aliwal R603 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Barklay Pass to Aliwal R603? +
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 Barklay Pass to Aliwal R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R283.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R285.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R316.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R318.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Barklay Pass to Aliwal R603? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Barklay Pass, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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