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Distance from Kumaya N2 to Aliwal

N Kumaya N2 → Aliwal
Road distance
495.5 km
Highway dominant · N2
Kumaya N2 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 495.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
333.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 30 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 13 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
390 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R968.91
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R969.99
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R964.99
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R998.88
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,278.43
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,279.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,273.25
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,317.97
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,682.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,684.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,675.33
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,734.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.8706, 27.9714
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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 Kumaya N2 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Aliwal Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kumaya N2 → Aliwal
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Car
495.5 km
6 hrs 30 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
495.5 km
~7 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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~6 hrs 56 min
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495.5 km 6 hrs 30 min
Start Kumaya N2
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Kumaya N2 to Aliwal via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    14.3 km
  4. Turn right
    20.7 km
  5. Turn slight right
    81.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    303.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight
    64.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    1.1 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Rozel Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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Halfway point
247.8 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:50 – 17:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,071.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,180.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kumaya N2 -31.87056, 27.97139
Midpoint
247.8 km
Total: 495.5 km
Midpoint 247.8 km
495.5 km 6 hrs 30 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 495.5 km
Return-cycle span 991.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.87056, 27.97139
Midpoint -30.82026, 29.26240
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Kumaya N2 from Aliwal? +
Kumaya N2 is about 495.5 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Kumaya N2 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kumaya N2 to Aliwal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kumaya N2 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 Kumaya N2 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R997.10 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,001.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R996.03 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,043.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kumaya N2 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates 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

: Durban
From Kumaya N2 To Aliwal
Dududu
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Scottburgh
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Vista Place
From Kumaya N2 To Aliwal

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