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Distance from Nigel to Aliwal N2

Nigel to Aliwal N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 623.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 7 min.

N Nigel → Aliwal N2
Road distance
623.1 km
N1 N6 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
504.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 7 min
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
427 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,043.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,048.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,161.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,171.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,376.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,382.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,533.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,545.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,810.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,819.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,017.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,033.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
200° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
20° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4260, 28.4704
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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623.1 km 7 hrs 7 min
Start Nigel
Finish Aliwal N2
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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
    13.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    1.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto H F Verwoerd Street
    8.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    7.4 km
  8. Turn left
    23.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  12. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    39.9 km
  18. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    318.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left
    2.4 km
  22. Turn right
    122.1 km
  23. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Aliwal N2 → Nigel Nigel to Johannesburg Nigel to Pretoria Nigel to Cape Town Nigel to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal N2 Pretoria to Aliwal N2 Cape Town to Aliwal N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
312.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 33 min • 3 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal N2
06:42 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,604.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R124.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,741.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint
312.0 km
Total: 623.1 km
Midpoint 312.0 km
623.1 km 7 hrs 7 min
Destination Aliwal N2 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 623.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,246.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 312.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint -28.55618, 26.97094
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

Available in Aliwal N2

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N2
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N2
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N2
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Nigel from Aliwal N2? +
Nigel is about 623.1 km from Aliwal N2 by road.
How long does it take from Nigel to Aliwal N2? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nigel to Aliwal N2 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 N2? +
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 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,043.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,048.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,161.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,171.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nigel to Aliwal N2? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Nigel To Aliwal N2
Bloemfontein
From Nigel To Aliwal N2
: Aliwal
From Nigel To Aliwal N2
London
From Nigel To Aliwal N2
Mangaung
From Nigel To Aliwal N2

Route Locations

Start area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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