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Distance from Nelspruit to Aliwal

Nelspruit to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 713.4 km in roughly 9 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nelspruit → Aliwal
Road distance
713.4 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
530.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs
Start point
Ferreira Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 18 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
540 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,194.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,199.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,330.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,341.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,575.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,583.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,755.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,769.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,073.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,083.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,309.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,328.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4729, 30.9773
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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713.4 km 540 min
Start Nelspruit
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ferreira Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    35.7 km
  4. Turn right
    62.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left
    36.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left
    15.7 km
  10. Merge slight left
    42.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  13. Turn left
    2.6 km
  14. Turn right
    12.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  20. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  21. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  23. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    6.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  29. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Nelspruit Nelspruit to Johannesburg Nelspruit to Pretoria Nelspruit to Cape Town Nelspruit to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
357.3 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 30 min • 4 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
118.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:26 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,981.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R142.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,138.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit Start: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
357.3 km
Total: 713.4 km
Midpoint 357.3 km
713.4 km 540 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 713.4 km
Return-cycle span 1426.8 km
Traversal time 540 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 357.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -27.86330, 29.96291
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Nelspruit from Aliwal? +
Nelspruit is about 713.4 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 540 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit 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 Nelspruit 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 Nelspruit to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,194.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,199.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,330.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,341.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 10 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
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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About 154.5 km Difference: 558.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 558.2 km

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