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Distance from Welkom M54 to Aliwal

N Welkom M54 → Aliwal
Road distance
591.7 km
R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
476.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 24 min
End point
Vista Place
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
444 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,129.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,134.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,376.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,384.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,490.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,496.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,815.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,826.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,961.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,969.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,388.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,403.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
123° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
303° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.9823, 26.7380
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Welkom M54 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 591.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Welkom M54 → Aliwal
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Car
591.7 km
7 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
591.7 km
~9 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
592 km
↑ 4 hrs 13 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 11 min
With airport
~3 hrs 11 min
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591.7 km 7 hrs 24 min
Start Welkom M54
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Melck Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Bok Road
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Arrarat Road
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    6.3 km
  17. Turn right
    95.8 km
  18. Continue left
    74.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  23. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  24. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  25. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  27. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right
    6.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  32. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  33. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
295.9 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 42 min • 3 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
98.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal
06:32 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,473.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R118.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,603.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Welkom M54 -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint
295.9 km
Total: 591.7 km
Midpoint 295.9 km
591.7 km 7 hrs 24 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 591.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,183.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 295.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint -28.37453, 29.33370
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Welkom M54 from Aliwal? +
Welkom M54 is about 591.7 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Welkom M54 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Welkom M54 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 Welkom M54 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 Welkom M54 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,129.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,134.48 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,376.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,384.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Welkom M54 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 12 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Welkom M54, Free State
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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