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Distance from Nigel to Aliwal

Nigel to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 553.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

N Nigel → Aliwal
Road distance
553.8 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
487.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 35 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 13 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
395 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R926.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R931.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,032.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,041.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,223.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,228.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,362.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,373.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,609.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,616.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,792.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,807.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
151° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
331° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4260, 28.4704
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

553.8 km 395 min
Start Nigel
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Continue onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Wit Road
    11.6 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  10. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    6.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:25 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,314.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,436.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint
277.3 km
Total: 553.8 km
Midpoint 277.3 km
553.8 km 395 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 553.8 km
Return-cycle span 1107.6 km
Traversal time 395 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint -28.43742, 29.46159
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Nigel from Aliwal? +
Nigel is about 553.8 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Nigel to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 395 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nigel 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 Nigel 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 Nigel to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R926.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R931.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,032.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,041.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nigel to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 20 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Nigel
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

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