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Distance from Soweto to Aliwal N3

Soweto to Aliwal N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 603.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

N Soweto → Aliwal N3
Road distance
603.4 km
N1 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
510.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 35 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
395 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,010.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,014.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,125.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,134.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,332.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,339.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,484.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,496.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,753.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,761.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,953.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,969.27
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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
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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603.4 km 6 hrs 35 min
Start Soweto
Finish Aliwal N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    122.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Aliwal N3 → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal N3 Pretoria to Aliwal N3 Cape Town to Aliwal N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
302.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
100.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal N3
06:43 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,522.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R120.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,654.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
302.3 km
Total: 603.4 km
Midpoint 302.3 km
603.4 km 6 hrs 35 min
Destination Aliwal N3 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 603.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,206.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 302.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -28.62539, 26.91280
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 N3
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N3
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal N3
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Aliwal N3? +
Soweto is about 603.4 km from Aliwal N3 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Aliwal N3? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Aliwal N3 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 Soweto to Aliwal N3? +
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 Soweto to Aliwal N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,010.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,014.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,125.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,134.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Aliwal N3? +
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

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Aliwal N3
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Aliwal N3
: Aliwal
From Soweto To Aliwal N3
London
From Soweto To Aliwal N3
Mangaung
From Soweto To Aliwal N3

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal N3, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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