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Distance from E40 Namen to Aliwal

N E40 Namen → Aliwal
Road distance
642.8 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R603
E40 Namen to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 642.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
569.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 32 min
Start point
Namen Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 15 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
452 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,257.08
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,258.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,251.99
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,295.96
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,658.65
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,660.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,651.93
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,709.94
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,182.43
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,184.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,173.59
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,249.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7483, 28.1363
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C E40 Namen Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Aliwal Light Rain View Forecast →
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E40 Namen → Aliwal
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Car
642.8 km
7 hrs 32 min
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Two-wheeler
642.8 km
~9 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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642.8 km 7 hrs 32 min
Start E40 Namen
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Directions from E40 Namen to Aliwal via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from E40 Namen to Aliwal via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  3. Head on Namen Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Impempe Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Lievaart Street
    0.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Molengraaf Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Quagga Road
    1.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Roger Dyason Road
    1.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Roger Dyason Road
    5.5 km
  11. Take the ramp slight right
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  21. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    6.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  29. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  30. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.153, 28.132
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Halfway point
322.0 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 46 min • 3 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:50 – 17:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,687.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,828.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E40 Namen Start: Namen Street -25.74835, 28.13634
Midpoint
322.0 km
Total: 642.8 km
Midpoint 322.0 km
642.8 km 7 hrs 32 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 642.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,285.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 322.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74835, 28.13634
Midpoint -28.27757, 29.14070
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is E40 Namen from Aliwal? +
E40 Namen is about 642.8 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from E40 Namen to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E40 Namen 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 E40 Namen 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 E40 Namen to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,293.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,298.74 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,292.26 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,354.28 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E40 Namen to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 35 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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