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Distance from Zeerust N3 to Aliwal

N Zeerust N3 → Aliwal
Road distance
852.7 km
N1 R511 R512 R564 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
706.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs
Start point
Frossman Street
End point
Vista Place
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
600 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,628.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,634.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,982.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,995.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,148.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,157.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,616.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,632.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,826.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,838.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,442.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,463.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
139° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
319° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.5377, 26.0744
End coords Destination point
-30.2455, 30.9075
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Zeerust N3 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 852.7 km in roughly 10 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Zeerust N3 → Aliwal
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Car
852.7 km
10 hrs
Road route
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Two-wheeler
852.7 km
~13 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
853 km
↑ 6 hrs 18 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 42 min
With airport
~3 hrs 42 min
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852.7 km 10 hrs 0 min
Start Zeerust N3
Finish Aliwal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Frossman Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Jean Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Gerrit Maritz Street
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Church Street
    68.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Roos Street
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Andries Pretorius Street
    111.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512
    2.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Go straight
    2.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    10.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.4 km
  14. Turn left onto 6th Road
    6.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Cedar Avenue
    4.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Witkoppen Road towards R564
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  19. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  20. Take the ramp straight towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 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 39
Known total R1,592.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 39 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Halfway point
426.8 km
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 0 min • 5 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
61.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
141.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
46.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ 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
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,564.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R170.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,751.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zeerust N3 Start: Frossman Street -25.53773, 26.07438
Midpoint
426.8 km
Total: 852.7 km
Midpoint 426.8 km
852.7 km 10 hrs 0 min
Destination Aliwal End: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 852.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,705.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 426.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.53773, 26.07438
Midpoint -27.42004, 28.80816
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Zeerust N3 from Aliwal? +
Zeerust N3 is about 852.7 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Zeerust N3 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zeerust N3 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 Zeerust N3 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 Zeerust N3 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,628.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,634.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,982.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,995.26 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zeerust N3 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 39 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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Towns along the route

: Randburg
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal
Hartbeespoort Dam
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal
Toll: Pretoria
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal
Western Bypass
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal
Richmond
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal
Coast
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Zeerust N3 To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Zeerust N3, North West
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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