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Distance from Coast to Aliwal R603

Coast to Aliwal R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 954.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Coast → Aliwal R603
Road distance
954.2 km
N7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
758.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 30 min
Return: 27 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
810 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,597.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,604.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,779.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,793.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,107.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,117.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,347.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,366.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,773.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,786.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,089.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,114.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.0587, 18.8822
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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954.2 km 13 hrs 30 min
Start Coast
Finish Aliwal R603
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    8.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.7 km
  4. Take the ramp slight right towards N7: Clanwilliam
    0.2 km
  5. Merge slight left
    27.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp right
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Residential Street
    118.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    21.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    221.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Daniel
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right
    146.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Market Street
    1.4 km
  19. Turn right
    111.9 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left
    0.0 km
  22. Merge slight right
    118.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  24. Turn right
    0.9 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  26. Go straight
    134.2 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Aliwal R603 → Coast Coast to Johannesburg Coast to Pretoria Coast to Cape Town Coast to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal R603 Pretoria to Aliwal R603 Cape Town to Aliwal R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
476.7 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 45 min • 6 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.5%
☀ 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
R3,988.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R190.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,198.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint
476.7 km
Total: 954.2 km
Midpoint 476.7 km
954.2 km 13 hrs 30 min
Destination Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 954.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,908.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 476.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint -30.77956, 22.46775
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

Available in Aliwal R603

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
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 9
How far is Coast from Aliwal R603? +
Coast is about 954.2 km from Aliwal R603 by road.
How long does it take from Coast to Aliwal R603? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast to Aliwal R603 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 Coast 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 Coast to Aliwal R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,597.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,604.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,779.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,793.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast to Aliwal R603? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

: Clanwilliam
From Coast To Aliwal R603
Daniel
From Coast To Aliwal R603
Bethulie
From Coast To Aliwal R603
Gariep Dam
From Coast To Aliwal R603
Vanderstad
From Coast To Aliwal R603

Route Locations

Start area
Coast, Western 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

Distance comparisons

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About 178.6 km Difference: 775.6 km

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