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Distance from Randfontein to Aliwal

Randfontein to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 630.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 31 min.

N Randfontein → Aliwal
Road distance
630 km
M2 N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
551.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 31 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 15 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
451 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,203.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,208.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,465.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,474.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,587.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,593.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,933.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,945.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,088.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,097.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,543.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,559.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
146° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
326° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1736, 27.6942
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

630 km 452 min
Start Randfontein
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Tambotie Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Homestead Avenue
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Kenneth Road
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto 10th Street
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Randfontein Road
    17.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    15.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    12.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  18. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    6.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  26. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
315.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 45 min • 3 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:30 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,633.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R126.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,772.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Randfontein -26.17361, 27.69417
Midpoint
315.5 km
Total: 630 km
Midpoint 315.5 km
630 km 452 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 630 km
Return-cycle span 1260 km
Traversal time 452 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 315.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17361, 27.69417
Midpoint -28.31793, 29.17024
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Randfontein from Aliwal? +
Randfontein is about 630 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Randfontein to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 452 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Randfontein 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 Randfontein 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 Randfontein to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,203.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,208.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,465.22 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,474.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Randfontein to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 24 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
Randfontein
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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