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Distance from Roodepoort to Aliwal N2

N Roodepoort → Aliwal N2
Road distance
609.0 km
N1 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
517.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 38 min
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
398 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,162.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,167.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,416.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,425.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,534.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,540.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,868.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,880.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,019.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,027.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,459.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,474.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
193° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
13° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1564, 27.8858
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Roodepoort to Aliwal N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 609.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 38 min.
Travel modes
Roodepoort → Aliwal N2
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Car
609.0 km
6 hrs 38 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
609.0 km
~9 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
609 km
↑ 3 hrs 25 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 13 min
With airport
~3 hrs 13 min
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609.0 km 6 hrs 38 min
Start Roodepoort
Finish Aliwal N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Louis Botha Drive
    2.6 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Beacon Road
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.0 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    2.4 km
  11. Turn right
    122.1 km
  12. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal N2 → Roodepoort Roodepoort to Johannesburg Roodepoort to Pretoria Roodepoort to Cape Town Roodepoort to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal N2 Pretoria to Aliwal N2 Cape Town to Aliwal N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
305.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal N2
06:50 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,545.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R121.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,679.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
305.1 km
Total: 609.0 km
Midpoint 305.1 km
609.0 km 6 hrs 38 min
Destination Aliwal N2 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 609.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,218.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 305.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -28.60832, 26.93452
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

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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 Roodepoort from Aliwal N2? +
Roodepoort is about 609.0 km from Aliwal N2 by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort to Aliwal N2? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort to Aliwal N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,162.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,167.76 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,416.40 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,425.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort to Aliwal N2? +
Yes. There are 13 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

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From Roodepoort To Aliwal N2
: Aliwal
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London
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Mangaung
From Roodepoort To Aliwal N2

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort
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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