Distance from Metz R603 to Aliwal

N Metz R603 → Aliwal
Road distance
700.2 km
Highway dominant · M36 / N1 / N12 / N3 / R603
Metz R603 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 700.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
606.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 40 min
Start point
Koster Road
End point
Vista Place
Return: 17 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
520 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,336.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,342.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,628.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,638.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,764.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,771.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,148.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,161.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,321.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,330.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,826.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,844.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
143° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
323° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9308, 27.1298
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Metz R603 → Aliwal
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Car
700.2 km
8 hrs 40 min
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Two-wheeler
700.2 km
~10 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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700.2 km 521 min
Start Metz R603
Finish Aliwal
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Route directions
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Directions from Metz R603 to Aliwal via N1 and N12 and N3
National highway route N1 N12 N3
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Directions from Metz R603 to Aliwal via M36
Metro arterial route M36
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Directions from Metz R603 to Aliwal via R603
Provincial road route R603
3 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Koster Road
    44.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.1 km
  3. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  5. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  6. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  9. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  14. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 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
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
350.5 km
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 20 min • 4 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
116.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:39 – 17:06
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,926.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R140.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,080.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Metz R603 Start: Koster Road -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint
350.5 km
Total: 700.2 km
Midpoint 350.5 km
700.2 km 521 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 700.2 km
Return-cycle span 1400.4 km
Traversal time 521 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 350.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint -28.05915, 29.02000
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Metz R603 from Aliwal? +
Metz R603 is about 700.2 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Metz R603 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 521 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Metz R603 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 Metz R603 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 Metz R603 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,336.93 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,342.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,628.31 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,638.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Metz R603 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 28 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kgetleng River Local Municipality, North West
Suburb: Kgetlengrivier Ward 3
Road: Koster Road
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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