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Distance from Kimberley to Aliwal

Kimberley to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 817.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 23 min.

N Kimberley → Aliwal
Road distance
817.6 km
508 mi • 441.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
617.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
563 min
Return: 1126 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
563 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,368.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,375.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,524.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,537.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,805.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,814.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,011.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,028.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,376.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,387.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,647.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,668.48
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Aliwal
21.4°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
21.6°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

817.6 km 563 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    235.4 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
408.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 41 min • 4 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Aliwal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Aliwal
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
445.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
524.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
541.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Aliwal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
408.8 km
Total: 817.6 km
Midpoint 408.8 km
817.6 km 563 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 817.6 km
Return-cycle span 1635.2 km
Traversal time 563 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 408.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -28.24137, 28.33507
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Aliwal? +
Kimberley is about 817.6 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 563 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley 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 Kimberley 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 Kimberley to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,368.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,375.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,524.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,537.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 445.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 524.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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