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Distance from Johannesburg N3 to Aliwal

Johannesburg N3 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 592.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg N3 → Aliwal
Road distance
592.4 km
M2 N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
529.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 55 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
415 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R991.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R996.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,104.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,113.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,308.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,314.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,457.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,469.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,721.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,729.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,917.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,933.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
149° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
329° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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592.4 km 6 hrs 55 min
Start Johannesburg N3
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  18. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    6.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  26. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Johannesburg N3 Johannesburg N3 to Johannesburg Johannesburg N3 to Pretoria Johannesburg N3 to Cape Town Johannesburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
296.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
98.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:26 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,476.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R118.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,606.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N3 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
296.7 km
Total: 592.4 km
Midpoint 296.7 km
592.4 km 6 hrs 55 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 592.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,184.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 296.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.37499, 29.32656
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg N3 from Aliwal? +
Johannesburg N3 is about 592.4 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 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 Johannesburg N3 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 Johannesburg N3 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R991.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R996.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,104.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,113.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 to Aliwal? +
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. 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

: Durban
From Johannesburg N3 To Aliwal
Kimberley
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ern Bypass
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: Umumbulu
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Richmond
From Johannesburg N3 To Aliwal
Coast
From Johannesburg N3 To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Johannesburg N3 To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Johannesburg N3 To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg N3, 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

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