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Distance from Lindley to Aliwal R603

Lindley to Aliwal R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 444.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 20 min.

N Lindley → Aliwal R603
Road distance
444.8 km
N1 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
334.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 20 min
Start point
Jooste Street
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
320 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R744.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R748.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R829.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R836.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R982.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R987.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,094.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,103.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,292.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,298.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,440.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,451.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
200° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
20° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.8814, 27.9186
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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444.8 km 5 hrs 20 min
Start Lindley
Finish Aliwal R603
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Jooste Street
    1.3 km
  2. Turn left
    53.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    71.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    120.1 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 → Lindley Lindley to Johannesburg Lindley to Pretoria Lindley to Cape Town Lindley to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal R603 Pretoria to Aliwal R603 Cape Town to Aliwal R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
222.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ 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
16 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,859.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,957.11
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 Lindley Start: Jooste Street -27.88139, 27.91861
Midpoint
222.6 km
Total: 444.8 km
Midpoint 222.6 km
444.8 km 5 hrs 20 min
Destination Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 444.8 km
Return-cycle span 889.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 222.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.88139, 27.91861
Midpoint -29.02234, 26.25777
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 Lindley from Aliwal R603? +
Lindley is about 444.8 km from Aliwal R603 by road.
How long does it take from Lindley to Aliwal R603? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lindley to Aliwal R603 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lindley 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 Lindley to Aliwal R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R744.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R748.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R829.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R836.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lindley 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Lindley To Aliwal R603
: Aliwal
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London
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Mangaung
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Route Locations

Start area
Lindley
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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