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Distance from Batho to Aliwal

Batho to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 659.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 46 min.

N Batho → Aliwal
Road distance
659.9 km
N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
468.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 46 min
Start point
Matli Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
466 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,260.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,265.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,534.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,544.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,662.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,669.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,024.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,037.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,187.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,196.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,664.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,680.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
106° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
286° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1369, 26.2297
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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659.9 km 7 hrs 46 min
Start Batho
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Matli Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Kotsi Road
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cook Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Fort Hare Road
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Harvey Road
    0.8 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Hanger Street
    1.1 km
  7. Turn slight left onto Alexandra Avenue
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  21. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    6.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  29. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  30. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R719.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Batho Batho to Johannesburg Batho to Pretoria Batho to Cape Town Batho to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
330.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
109.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:30 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,758.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,903.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Batho Start: Matli Street -29.13694, 26.22972
Midpoint
330.0 km
Total: 659.9 km
Midpoint 330.0 km
659.9 km 7 hrs 46 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 659.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,319.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 330.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.13694, 26.22972
Midpoint -28.28248, 29.04379
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Batho from Aliwal? +
Batho is about 659.9 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Batho to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Batho to Aliwal 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 Batho to Aliwal? +
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 Batho to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,260.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,265.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,534.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,544.21 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Batho to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 11 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Ultra City
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Vista Place
From Batho To Aliwal

Route Locations

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

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