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Distance from D825 to Aliwal

N D825 → Aliwal
Road distance
758.6 km
M36 N1 N12 N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
614.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 31 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
571 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,448.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,454.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,764.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,775.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,911.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,919.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,327.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,342.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,514.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,525.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,062.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,081.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
141° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
321° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0394, 26.8430
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
D825 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 758.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
D825 → Aliwal
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Car
758.6 km
9 hrs 31 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
758.6 km
~11 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
759 km
↑ 5 hrs 59 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 31 min
With airport
~3 hrs 31 min
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758.6 km 9 hrs 31 min
Start D825
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    6.2 km
  2. Turn right
    11.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.3 km
  4. Turn left
    17.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    74.7 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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 → D825 D825 to Johannesburg D825 to Pretoria D825 to Cape Town D825 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
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Halfway point
379.8 km
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 45 min • 4 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
126.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:32 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,170.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R151.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,337.81
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
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D825 -26.03944, 26.84295
Midpoint
379.8 km
Total: 758.6 km
Midpoint 379.8 km
758.6 km 9 hrs 31 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 758.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,517.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 379.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03944, 26.84295
Midpoint -27.81073, 28.96688
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is D825 from Aliwal? +
D825 is about 758.6 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from D825 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D825 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 D825 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 D825 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,448.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,454.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,764.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,775.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D825 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 D825 To Aliwal
: O.R. Tambo International
From D825 To Aliwal
eMalahleni
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ern Bypass
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: Heidelberg
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Durban
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: Umumbulu
From D825 To Aliwal
Richmond
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Coast
From D825 To Aliwal
Ultra City
From D825 To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
D825, 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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