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Distance from Secunda to Aliwal

Secunda to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 572.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 5 min.

N Secunda → Aliwal
Road distance
572.1 km
355.5 mi • 308.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
446.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 5 min
Return: 14 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R957.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R962.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,066.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,075.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,263.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,269.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,407.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,418.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,662.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,670.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,852.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,867.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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572.1 km 7 hrs 5 min
Start Secunda
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Van Eck Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo Drive
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Trichardt Street
    1.4 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Secunda Road
    2.3 km
  8. Turn right towards N17: Bethal
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    28.4 km
  10. Turn right
    31.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  12. Continue left
    44.3 km
  13. Turn right
    195.6 km
  14. Turn left
    2.6 km
  15. Turn right
    12.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  17. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  21. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    6.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  29. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  30. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R526.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
286.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 32 min • 3 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Secunda → Aliwal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Secunda
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Secunda → Aliwal
Secunda Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
279.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
295.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
199.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Secunda -26.51611, 29.20278
Midpoint
286.5 km
Total: 572.1 km
Midpoint 286.5 km
572.1 km 7 hrs 5 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 572.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,144.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 286.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.51611, 29.20278
Midpoint -28.44559, 29.88376
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Secunda from Aliwal? +
Secunda is about 572.1 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Secunda to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Secunda 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 Secunda 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 Secunda to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R957.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R962.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,066.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,075.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Secunda to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: Bethal
From Secunda To Aliwal
: Pietermaritzburg
From Secunda To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From Secunda To Aliwal
Richmond
From Secunda To Aliwal
Coast
From Secunda To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Secunda To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Secunda To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Secunda
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 279.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 295.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 199.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 333.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 416.9 km

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