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Distance from Emalahleni to Aliwal

N Emalahleni → Aliwal
Road distance
647.4 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N3 / N4 / R603
Emalahleni to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 647.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
513.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 37 min
Start point
Eadie Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 15 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
457 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,265.99
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,267.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,260.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,305.15
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,670.41
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,672.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,663.64
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,722.07
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,197.90
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,200.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,189.00
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,265.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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
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Emalahleni → Aliwal
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Car
647.4 km
7 hrs 37 min
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Two-wheeler
647.4 km
~9 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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647.4 km 7 hrs 37 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Aliwal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Emalahleni to Aliwal via N4 and N11 and N3
    National highway route N4N11N3
  2. Directions from Emalahleni to Aliwal via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  3. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    31.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    41.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    53.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  14. Turn left
    2.6 km
  15. Turn right
    12.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  17. Merge slight right
    166.2 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 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
324.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:50 – 17:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,706.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R129.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,848.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
324.2 km
Total: 647.4 km
Midpoint 324.2 km
647.4 km 7 hrs 37 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 647.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,294.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -28.15191, 29.97130
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from Aliwal? +
Emalahleni is about 647.4 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,302.82 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,307.94 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,301.42 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,363.88 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 12 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Hendrina
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