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Distance from Nelspruit to Aliwal R603

Nelspruit to Aliwal R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 951.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nelspruit → Aliwal R603
Road distance
951.3 km
N3 N6 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
715.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 23 min
Start point
Ferreira Street
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
623 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,592.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,600.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,774.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,788.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,101.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,111.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,340.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,359.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,764.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,777.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,079.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,104.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
215° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
35° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4729, 30.9773
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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951.3 km 10 hrs 23 min
Start Nelspruit
Finish Aliwal R603
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ferreira Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    6.4 km
  3. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right
    116.4 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left
    2.4 km
  17. Turn right
    122.1 km
  18. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Aliwal R603 → Nelspruit Nelspruit to Johannesburg Nelspruit to Pretoria Nelspruit to Cape Town Nelspruit to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal R603 Pretoria to Aliwal R603 Cape Town to Aliwal R603
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Halfway point
476.2 km
Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 11 min • 5 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ 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
15 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,976.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R190.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,185.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit Start: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
476.2 km
Total: 951.3 km
Midpoint 476.2 km
951.3 km 10 hrs 23 min
Destination Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 951.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,902.7 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 476.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -27.20261, 27.49967
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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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 Nelspruit from Aliwal R603? +
Nelspruit is about 951.3 km from Aliwal R603 by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit to Aliwal R603? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit to Aliwal R603 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 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 Nelspruit to Aliwal R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,592.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,600.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,774.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,788.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit to Aliwal R603? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From Nelspruit To Aliwal R603
Toll: Pretoria
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Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
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: Aliwal
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London
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Mangaung
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Route Locations

Start area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
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

Distance comparisons

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

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 674.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 658.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 578.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 712.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 796.9 km

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