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Distance from Bultfontein N8 M60 to Aliwal Noord

N Bultfontein N8 M60 → Aliwal Noord
Road distance
255.5 km
M10 M30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
165.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
180 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R487.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R489.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R594.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R597.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R643.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R646.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R784.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R788.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R847.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R850.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,031.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,038.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.2028, 26.7353
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bultfontein N8 M60 to Aliwal Noord is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.5 km in roughly 3 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Bultfontein N8 M60 → Aliwal Noord
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Car
255.5 km
3 hrs
Road route
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Two-wheeler
255.5 km
~3 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
256 km
↑ 30 min faster
Flight time
30 min
With airport
~2 hrs 30 min
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255.5 km 3 hrs 0 min
Start Bultfontein N8 M60
Finish Aliwal Noord
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  1. Start your journey
    46.6 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10: Heidedal
    0.8 km
  3. Go straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    4.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo Road towards M30 Aliwal-Noord
    4.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    122.1 km
  7. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Aliwal Noord → Bultfontein N8 M60 Bultfontein N8 M60 to Johannesburg Bultfontein N8 M60 to Pretoria Bultfontein N8 M60 to Cape Town Bultfontein N8 M60 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Noord Pretoria to Aliwal Noord Cape Town to Aliwal Noord
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Halfway point
127.9 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal Noord
06:53 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,068.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,124.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein N8 M60 -29.20283, 26.73527
Midpoint
127.9 km
Total: 255.5 km
Midpoint 127.9 km
255.5 km 3 hrs 0 min
Destination Aliwal Noord -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 255.5 km
Return-cycle span 511.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.20283, 26.73527
Midpoint -29.80119, 26.24113
End -30.69417, 26.70972
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How far is Bultfontein N8 M60 from Aliwal Noord? +
Bultfontein N8 M60 is about 255.5 km from Aliwal Noord by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein N8 M60 to Aliwal Noord? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein N8 M60 to Aliwal Noord in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bultfontein N8 M60 to Aliwal Noord? +
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 Bultfontein N8 M60 to Aliwal Noord? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R487.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R489.92 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R594.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R597.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein N8 M60 to Aliwal Noord? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. 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

: Heidedal
From Bultfontein N8 M60 To Aliwal Noord
Dewetsdorp
From Bultfontein N8 M60 To Aliwal Noord
Aliwal-Noord
From Bultfontein N8 M60 To Aliwal Noord
Colesberg
From Bultfontein N8 M60 To Aliwal Noord

Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein N8 M60, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal Noord, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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