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Distance from Johannesburg to Aliwal N1

Johannesburg to Aliwal N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 604.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 33 min.

N Johannesburg → Aliwal N1
Road distance
604.2 km
M1 N12 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
516.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 33 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
393 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,011.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,016.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,126.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,135.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,334.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,340.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,486.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,498.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,755.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,764.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,956.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,971.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
194° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
14° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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604.2 km 6 hrs 33 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Aliwal N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    2.4 km
  13. Turn right
    122.1 km
  14. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Aliwal N1 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Aliwal N1 Pretoria to Aliwal N1 Cape Town to Aliwal N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
302.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 16 min • 3 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
100.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal N1
06:42 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,525.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R120.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,658.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
302.7 km
Total: 604.2 km
Midpoint 302.7 km
604.2 km 6 hrs 33 min
Destination Aliwal N1 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 604.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,208.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 302.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.62311, 26.91619
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N1
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N1
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N1
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Aliwal N1? +
Johannesburg is about 604.2 km from Aliwal N1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Aliwal N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Aliwal N1 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 to Aliwal N1? +
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 to Aliwal N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,011.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,016.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,126.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,135.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Aliwal N1? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

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: Aliwal
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London
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Mangaung
From Johannesburg To Aliwal N1

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal N1, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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