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Distance from Faraday Boulevard to Aliwal

Faraday Boulevard to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 573.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Faraday Boulevard → Aliwal
Road distance
573.9 km
356.6 mi • 309.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
497.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 8 min
Return: 14 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R960.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R965.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,070.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,078.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,267.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,273.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,412.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,423.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,667.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,675.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,857.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,873.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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573.9 km 7 hrs 8 min
Start Faraday Boulevard
Finish Aliwal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Faraday Boulevard
    0.5 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    1.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mareka Street
    6.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Theunis Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Boy Louw Street
    2.0 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards R59
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    2.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R54: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Maribou Street
    1.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Maribou Main Route
    69.7 km
  16. Go straight
    0.9 km
  17. Take the ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  18. Merge slight right
    395.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  22. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    6.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  30. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  31. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
287.3 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 34 min • 3 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Faraday Boulevard → Aliwal
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Faraday Boulevard, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Faraday Boulevard → Aliwal
Faraday Boulevard Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
280.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
297.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
201.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Faraday Boulevard
Faraday Boulevard ↔ Aliwal
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Faraday Boulevard -26.68513, 27.82958
Midpoint
287.3 km
Total: 573.9 km
Midpoint 287.3 km
573.9 km 7 hrs 8 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 573.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,147.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68513, 27.82958
Midpoint -28.39552, 29.39270
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Faraday Boulevard from Aliwal? +
Faraday Boulevard is about 573.9 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Faraday Boulevard to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Faraday Boulevard 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 Faraday Boulevard 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 Faraday Boulevard to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R960.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R965.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,070.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,078.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Faraday Boulevard to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 16 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

Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
From Faraday Boulevard To Aliwal
: Vereeniging
From Faraday Boulevard To Aliwal
: Harrismith
From Faraday Boulevard To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From Faraday Boulevard To Aliwal
Richmond
From Faraday Boulevard To Aliwal
Coast
From Faraday Boulevard To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Faraday Boulevard To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Faraday Boulevard To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Faraday Boulevard, Gauteng
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 280.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 297.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 201.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 335.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 418.7 km

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