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Distance from Orkney to Aliwal

N Orkney → Aliwal
Road distance
652.5 km
Provincial mix · R603
Orkney to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 652.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
550.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 59 min
Start point
Burns Avenue
End point
Vista Place
Return: 17 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
539 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,275.91
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,277.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,270.75
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,315.38
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,683.50
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,685.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,676.68
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,735.57
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,215.13
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,217.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,206.16
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,283.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
132° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
312° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.9753, 26.6719
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Orkney Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C Aliwal Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Orkney → Aliwal
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Car
652.5 km
8 hrs 59 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
652.5 km
~10 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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652.5 km 539 min
Start Orkney
Finish Aliwal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Orkney to Aliwal via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  2. Head on Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Milton Avenue
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Austen Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Austen Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Carlyle Avenue
    7.8 km
  8. Turn left
    91.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Du Toit Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Du Toit Street
    1.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louw Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto South Road
    0.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto South Road
    133.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto MacNicol Street
    1.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  25. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  26. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  27. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  30. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    6.1 km
  34. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  35. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
326.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 29 min • 4 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:45 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 17 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,727.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,870.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Orkney Start: Burns Avenue -26.97528, 26.67193
Midpoint
326.5 km
Total: 652.5 km
Midpoint 326.5 km
652.5 km 539 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 652.5 km
Return-cycle span 1305 km
Traversal time 539 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 326.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.97528, 26.67193
Midpoint -28.28990, 29.07740
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Orkney from Aliwal? +
Orkney is about 652.5 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Orkney to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 539 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Orkney 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 Orkney 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 Orkney to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,275.91 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,277.32 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,270.75 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,315.38 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Orkney to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 12 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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