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Distance from Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Aliwal

Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 812.1 km in roughly 9 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 → Aliwal
Road distance
812.1 km
M36 N1 N12 N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
650.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 48 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
588 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,359.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,365.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,514.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,526.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,793.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,802.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,998.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,014.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,360.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,371.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,629.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,650.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
135° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
315° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1555, 26.1610
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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812.1 km 9 hrs 48 min
Start Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Daniel Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    3.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    20.5 km
  5. Continue straight
    147.2 km
  6. Turn right
    15.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  9. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  18. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  20. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  24. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  26. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  28. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right
    6.1 km
  32. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  33. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  34. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Johannesburg Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Pretoria Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Cape Town Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
406.5 km
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
135.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:28 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,394.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R162.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,573.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 -26.15551, 26.16095
Midpoint
406.5 km
Total: 812.1 km
Midpoint 406.5 km
812.1 km 9 hrs 48 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 812.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,624.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 406.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15551, 26.16095
Midpoint -27.59684, 28.85539
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 from Aliwal? +
Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 is about 812.1 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 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 Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 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 Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,359.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,365.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,514.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,526.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 30 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

Western Bypass
From Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 To Aliwal
: O.R. Tambo International
From Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 To Aliwal
eMalahleni
From Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 To Aliwal
ern Bypass
From Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740 To Aliwal
: Heidelberg
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Durban
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: Umumbulu
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Richmond
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Coast
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Route Locations

Start area
Bonjour 77 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive Lichtenburg 2740, North West
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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