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Distance from O 21 to Aliwal

O 21 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,079.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N O 21 → Aliwal
Road distance
1,079.7 km
N1 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
801.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 25 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
745 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,807.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,816.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,013.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,029.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,384.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,396.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,656.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,678.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,138.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,152.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,495.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,524.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,079.7 km 12 hrs 25 min
Start O 21
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    361.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 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 67
Known total R2,519.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 67 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal → O 21 O 21 to Johannesburg O 21 to Pretoria O 21 to Cape Town O 21 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
540.8 km
Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 12 min • 6 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
77.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
179.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
58.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:26 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,513.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R215.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,750.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O 21 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
540.8 km
Total: 1,079.7 km
Midpoint 540.8 km
1,079.7 km 12 hrs 25 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,079.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,159.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 540.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -26.49516, 28.37882
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is O 21 from Aliwal? +
O 21 is about 1,079.7 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from O 21 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 21 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 O 21 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 O 21 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,807.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,816.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,013.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,029.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 21 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 67 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

: Johannesburg
From O 21 To Aliwal
: Germiston
From O 21 To Aliwal
Durban
From O 21 To Aliwal
Roodepoort
From O 21 To Aliwal
Bloemfontein
From O 21 To Aliwal
ern Bypass
From O 21 To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From O 21 To Aliwal
Richmond
From O 21 To Aliwal
Coast
From O 21 To Aliwal
Ultra City
From O 21 To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
O 21, Limpopo
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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