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Distance from Shell Select 1868 Gauteng to Aliwal

Shell Select 1868 Gauteng to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 609.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shell Select 1868 Gauteng → Aliwal
Road distance
609.6 km
378.8 mi • 329.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
535.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 11 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
431 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,020.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,025.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,136.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,146.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,346.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,352.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,500.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,512.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,771.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,780.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,973.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,989.68
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Aliwal
22.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.4°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 21°
Rain chance Today's probability
10%
Wind 10m wind speed
38 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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609.6 km 7 hrs 12 min
Start Shell Select 1868 Gauteng
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Legogo Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bolani Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Bolani Road
    0.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Gasanin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Gasanin Street
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Mputhi Street
    1.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    0.8 km
  9. Turn left onto Moroka Nancefield Road
    1.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mokoena Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Mokoena Street
    1.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    4.4 km
  13. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    17.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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
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 -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
305.3 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 36 min • 3 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Select 1868 Gauteng → Aliwal
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Shell Select 1868 Gauteng, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Select 1868 Gauteng → Aliwal
Shell Select 1868 Gauteng Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
316.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
333.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
237.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Shell Select 1868 Gauteng
Shell Select 1868 Gauteng ↔ Aliwal
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 1868 Gauteng -26.24932, 27.85876
Midpoint
305.3 km
Total: 609.6 km
Midpoint 305.3 km
609.6 km 7 hrs 12 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 609.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,219.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 305.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24932, 27.85876
Midpoint -28.33150, 29.26185
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Shell Select 1868 Gauteng from Aliwal? +
Shell Select 1868 Gauteng is about 609.6 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 1868 Gauteng to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 1868 Gauteng 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 Shell Select 1868 Gauteng 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 Shell Select 1868 Gauteng to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,020.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,025.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,136.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,146.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 1868 Gauteng to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 26 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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Durban
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: Umumbulu
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Richmond
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Coast
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Ultra City
From Shell Select 1868 Gauteng To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Shell Select 1868 Gauteng To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 1868 Gauteng, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 316.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 333.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 237.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 371.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 454.5 km

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