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Distance from Clanwilliam to Aliwal

N Clanwilliam → Aliwal
Road distance
1,737.5 km
Highway dominant · N5 / N7 / R603
Clanwilliam to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,737.5 km in roughly 19 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,162.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 37 min
Start point
Arnold Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 39 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1177 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,397.80
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,401.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,384.04
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,502.89
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,483.21
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,488.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,465.05
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,621.87
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,898.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,905.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,875.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R6,081.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
83° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
263° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1786, 18.8910
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Clanwilliam Clear Sky View Forecast → 23 °C Aliwal Fair View Forecast →
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Clanwilliam → Aliwal
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Car
1,737.5 km
19 hrs 37 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,737.5 km
~26 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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1,737.5 km 19 hrs 37 min
Start Clanwilliam
Finish Aliwal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Clanwilliam to Aliwal via N7 and N5
    National highway route N7N5
  2. Directions from Clanwilliam to Aliwal via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  3. Head on Arnold Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Graafwater Way
    2.6 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N7: Piketberg
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    70.9 km
  9. Turn left
    31.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    76.6 km
  12. Turn right
    31.7 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    290.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right
    66.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  21. Merge slight right
    235.4 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 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Clanwilliam Clanwilliam to Johannesburg Clanwilliam to Pretoria Clanwilliam to Cape Town Clanwilliam to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
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Halfway point
868.9 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 48 min • 9 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
125.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
289.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
93.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:49 – 17:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,262.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R34.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R347.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,645.19
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Clanwilliam Start: Arnold Street -32.17855, 18.89104
Midpoint
868.9 km
Total: 1,737.5 km
Midpoint 868.9 km
1,737.5 km 19 hrs 37 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,737.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,475.1 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 868.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.17855, 18.89104
Midpoint -30.64724, 25.21082
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Clanwilliam from Aliwal? +
Clanwilliam is about 1,737.5 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Clanwilliam to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Clanwilliam 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 Clanwilliam 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 Clanwilliam to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,496.63 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,510.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,492.88 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,660.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Clanwilliam to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 13 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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