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Distance from Mangwane to Aliwal

N Mangwane → Aliwal
Road distance
538.7 km
Highway dominant · N2
Mangwane to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
352.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 13 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
396 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,053.50
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,054.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,049.23
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,086.08
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,390.03
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,391.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,384.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,433.02
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,828.99
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,831.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,821.58
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,885.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
54° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
234° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1419, 27.9358
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Mangwane Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C Aliwal Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mangwane → Aliwal
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Car
538.7 km
6 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
538.7 km
~8 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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538.7 km 396 min
Start Mangwane
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mangwane to Aliwal via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    21.2 km
  9. Take the ramp left
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    130.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight
    64.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    1.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.9 km
  17. Turn right onto Rozel Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  20. 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
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Mangwane Mangwane to Johannesburg Mangwane to Pretoria Mangwane to Cape Town Mangwane to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
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Halfway point
269.6 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:44 – 17:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,251.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,370.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangwane -32.14194, 27.93583
Midpoint
269.6 km
Total: 538.7 km
Midpoint 269.6 km
538.7 km 396 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 538.7 km
Return-cycle span 1077.4 km
Traversal time 396 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.14194, 27.93583
Midpoint -30.83857, 29.07634
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Mangwane from Aliwal? +
Mangwane is about 538.7 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Mangwane to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 396 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangwane to Aliwal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangwane 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 Mangwane to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,053.50 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,054.66 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,049.23 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,086.08 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangwane 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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