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Distance from Kroonstad N1 to Aliwal R603

Kroonstad N1 to Aliwal R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 416.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kroonstad N1 → Aliwal R603
Road distance
416.1 km
N1 N6 R76
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
338.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 31 min
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
271 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R696.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R699.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R775.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R782.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R918.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R923.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,023.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,032.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,209.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,214.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,346.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,357.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
189° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
9° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.6896, 27.2391
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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416.1 km 4 hrs 31 min
Start Kroonstad N1
Finish Aliwal R603
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R76: Lindley
    0.4 km
  3. Go straight onto South Road
    0.2 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    216.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left
    2.4 km
  8. Turn right
    122.1 km
  9. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Aliwal R603 → Kroonstad N1 Kroonstad N1 to Johannesburg Kroonstad N1 to Pretoria Kroonstad N1 to Cape Town Kroonstad N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal R603 Pretoria to Aliwal R603 Cape Town to Aliwal R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
208.4 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal R603
06:43 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,739.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,830.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroonstad N1 -27.68958, 27.23913
Midpoint
208.4 km
Total: 416.1 km
Midpoint 208.4 km
416.1 km 4 hrs 31 min
Destination Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 416.1 km
Return-cycle span 832.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 208.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.68958, 27.23913
Midpoint -29.11055, 26.16386
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

Available in Aliwal R603

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Kroonstad N1 from Aliwal R603? +
Kroonstad N1 is about 416.1 km from Aliwal R603 by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad N1 to Aliwal R603? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad N1 to Aliwal R603 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kroonstad N1 to Aliwal R603? +
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 Kroonstad N1 to Aliwal R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R696.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R699.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R775.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R782.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad N1 to Aliwal R603? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Lindley
From Kroonstad N1 To Aliwal R603
Bethlehem
From Kroonstad N1 To Aliwal R603
: Bloemfontein
From Kroonstad N1 To Aliwal R603
Odendaalsrus
From Kroonstad N1 To Aliwal R603
Welkom
From Kroonstad N1 To Aliwal R603
: Aliwal
From Kroonstad N1 To Aliwal R603
London
From Kroonstad N1 To Aliwal R603
Mangaung
From Kroonstad N1 To Aliwal R603

Route Locations

Start area
Kroonstad N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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