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Distance from Pearston to Aliwal

N Pearston → Aliwal
Road distance
863.2 km
Highway dominant · N2
Pearston to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 863.2 km in roughly 11 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
605.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 21 min
Start point
Porter Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 22 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
681 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,688.08
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,689.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,681.24
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,740.29
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,227.33
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,229.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,218.31
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,296.21
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,930.69
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,933.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,918.82
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,021.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.5817, 25.1378
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 10 °C Pearston Rain View Forecast → 22 °C Aliwal Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pearston → Aliwal
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Car
863.2 km
11 hrs 21 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
863.2 km
~13 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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863.2 km 681 min
Start Pearston
Finish Aliwal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pearston to Aliwal via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Porter Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    47.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Nojoli Street
    1.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Worcester Street
    24.0 km
  6. Turn left
    13.2 km
  7. Turn right
    20.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Donkin Street
    0.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    21.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Market Square
    0.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto William Street
    0.3 km
  14. Continue onto William Street
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Margaret Street
    35.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Campbell Street
    2.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Alice Road
    78.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  22. Continue
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right
    0.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  25. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  26. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  27. Turn left
    163.6 km
  28. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  29. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  30. Continue straight
    64.2 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  32. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    1.1 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.9 km
  34. Turn right onto Rozel Road
    0.2 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 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Pearston Pearston to Johannesburg Pearston to Pretoria Pearston to Cape Town Pearston to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
431.7 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 40 min • 5 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
143.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
46.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:44 – 17:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,608.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R172.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,798.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pearston Start: Porter Street -32.58167, 25.13778
Midpoint
431.7 km
Total: 863.2 km
Midpoint 431.7 km
863.2 km 681 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 863.2 km
Return-cycle span 1726.4 km
Traversal time 681 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 431.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.58167, 25.13778
Midpoint -31.90050, 28.46810
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Pearston from Aliwal? +
Pearston is about 863.2 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Pearston to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 681 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pearston 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 Pearston 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 Pearston to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,688.08 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,689.94 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,681.24 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,740.29 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pearston to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 8 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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