Distance from Ixopo to Alphen Park

N Ixopo → Alphen Park

Road distance

564.9 km

Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R103 / R23

Ixopo to Alphen Park is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 564.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 1 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

476.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.19×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 1 min

Start point

Margaret Street

End point

Vintage Street

Return: 14 hrs 2 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

421 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 46 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,136.90

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,141.37

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

338° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

158° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.1535, 30.0587

End coords Destination point

-26.1667, 28.2833

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Ixopo Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Alphen Park Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Ixopo → Alphen Park

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Car

564.9 km

7 hrs 1 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

564.9 km

~8 hrs 41 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 65 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
🚗 5 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Ixopo

Finish Alphen Park

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Ixopo to Alphen Park via N3 and N12

National highway route N3N12
Directions from Ixopo to Alphen Park via R103 and R23

Provincial road routes R103R23
Head on Margaret Street

1.6 km
Turn right

1.4 km
Turn left

81.2 km
Turn slight left towards R103

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Howick Road

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Peter Brown Drive

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith

0.4 km
Merge slight right

161.4 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

23.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Heidelberg Road

28.0 km
Continue straight onto Range View Road

2.5 km
Turn left onto Tom Jones Street

1.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right onto Bunyan Street

1.5 km
Take the ramp left towards N12

0.5 km
Merge slight right

2.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Benoni

0.6 km
Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Ridge Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Cabernet Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Vintage Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 23

Known total R1,376.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

283.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 30 min • 3 hrs 30 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

94.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Alphen Park

06:49 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 13 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,361.48

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.30

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R112.99

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,485.77

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Ixopo Start: Margaret Street -30.15354, 30.05869

Midpoint

283.0 km

Total: 564.9 km

Midpoint 283.0 km

564.9 km 421 min

Destination Alphen Park End: Vintage Street -26.16667, 28.28333

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 564.9 km

Return-cycle span 1129.8 km

Traversal time 421 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 283.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.15354, 30.05869

Midpoint -28.36110, 29.29044

End -26.16667, 28.28333

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Ixopo from Alphen Park? +

Ixopo is about 564.9 km from Alphen Park by road.

How long does it take from Ixopo to Alphen Park? +

The drive usually takes about 421 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Ixopo to Alphen Park 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 Ixopo to Alphen Park? +

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 Ixopo to Alphen Park? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,136.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,141.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,135.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,190.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ixopo to Alphen Park? +

Yes. There are 23 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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