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Distance from S45 to Aliwal

N S45 → Aliwal
Road distance
579.4 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R603
S45 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 579.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
477.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 21 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 14 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
441 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,132.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,134.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,128.37
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,168.00
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,494.87
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,496.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,488.82
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,541.10
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,966.94
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,969.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,958.97
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,027.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
142° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
322° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.9132, 27.8153
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 7 °C S45 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Aliwal Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
S45 → Aliwal
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Car
579.4 km
7 hrs 21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
579.4 km
~8 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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579.4 km 442 min
Start S45
Finish Aliwal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from S45 to Aliwal via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from S45 to Aliwal via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  3. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    6.1 km
  5. Turn left
    7.3 km
  6. Turn right
    19.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    13.3 km
  9. Turn right
    50.2 km
  10. Go straight
    0.9 km
  11. Take the ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right
    395.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  16. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    6.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  25. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal → S45 S45 to Johannesburg S45 to Pretoria S45 to Cape Town S45 to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
290.1 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 40 min • 3 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
96.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.5%
☀ 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
16 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,421.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R115.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,549.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin S45 -26.91315, 27.81531
Midpoint
290.1 km
Total: 579.4 km
Midpoint 290.1 km
579.4 km 442 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 579.4 km
Return-cycle span 1158.8 km
Traversal time 442 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 290.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.91315, 27.81531
Midpoint -28.37765, 29.38592
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is S45 from Aliwal? +
S45 is about 579.4 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from S45 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 442 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from S45 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 S45 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 S45 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,132.96 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,134.21 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,128.37 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,168.00 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from S45 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 16 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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