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Distance from Waterfront to Aliwal

N Waterfront → Aliwal
Road distance
1,661.3 km
Provincial mix · N5 / R603
Waterfront to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,661.3 km in roughly 18 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,243.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 36 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1116 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,172.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,185.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,863.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,887.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,185.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,202.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,097.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,129.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,507.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,530.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,707.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,749.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
74° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
254° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9031, 18.4217
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Waterfront Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Aliwal Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Waterfront → Aliwal
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Car
1,661.3 km
18 hrs 36 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,661.3 km
~25 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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1,661 km
~3 hrs 19 min
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1,661.3 km 18 hrs 36 min
Start Waterfront
Finish Aliwal
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Directions from Waterfront to Aliwal via N5
National highway N5
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Directions from Waterfront to Aliwal via R603
Provincial road route R603
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl
    462.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right
    66.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  25. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  26. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  27. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  30. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    6.1 km
  34. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  35. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R883.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Aliwal → Waterfront Waterfront to Johannesburg Waterfront to Pretoria Waterfront to Cape Town Waterfront to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal Pretoria to Aliwal Cape Town to Aliwal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
830.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 18 min • 9 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
119.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
276.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
89.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:35 – 17:09
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,944.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R332.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,309.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (39)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint
830.6 km
Total: 1,661.3 km
Midpoint 830.6 km
1,661.3 km 18 hrs 36 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,661.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,322.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 830.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint -30.51072, 25.56347
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Waterfront from Aliwal? +
Waterfront is about 1,661.3 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Waterfront to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,172.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,185.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,863.52 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,887.45 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 15 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Breakwater Lane
From Waterfront To Aliwal
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Waterfront To Aliwal
Paarl
From Waterfront To Aliwal
Milnerton
From Waterfront To Aliwal
: Johannesburg
From Waterfront To Aliwal
: Senekal
From Waterfront To Aliwal
Theunissen
From Waterfront To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From Waterfront To Aliwal
Richmond
From Waterfront To Aliwal
Coast
From Waterfront To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Waterfront
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

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