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Distance from Ackermans Mahikeng to Aliwal

Ackermans Mahikeng to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 877.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ackermans Mahikeng → Aliwal
Road distance
877.8 km
545.5 mi • 473.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
710.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 1 min
Return: 22 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,469.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,476.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,636.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,650.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,938.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,948.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,159.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,177.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,551.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,563.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,841.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,865.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 1 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 16 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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877.8 km 11 hrs 1 min
Start Ackermans Mahikeng
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Continue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    3.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    60.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    24.9 km
  8. Continue straight
    147.2 km
  9. Turn right
    15.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  12. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  17. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  21. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  23. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  27. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  28. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  29. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  31. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    6.1 km
  35. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  36. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  37. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 28
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 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.
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
439.3 km
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 30 min • 5 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ackermans Mahikeng → Aliwal
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Ackermans Mahikeng, North West
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ackermans Mahikeng → Aliwal
Ackermans Mahikeng Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
584.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
601.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
505.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Ackermans Mahikeng
Ackermans Mahikeng ↔ Aliwal
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ackermans Mahikeng -25.85742, 25.63854
Midpoint
439.3 km
Total: 877.8 km
Midpoint 439.3 km
877.8 km 11 hrs 1 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 877.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,755.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 439.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.85742, 25.63854
Midpoint -27.31172, 28.77300
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Ackermans Mahikeng from Aliwal? +
Ackermans Mahikeng is about 877.8 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Ackermans Mahikeng to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ackermans Mahikeng 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 Ackermans Mahikeng 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 Ackermans Mahikeng to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,469.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,476.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,636.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,650.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ackermans Mahikeng to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 28 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

Western Bypass
From Ackermans Mahikeng To Aliwal
: O.R. Tambo International
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eMalahleni
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ern Bypass
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: Heidelberg
From Ackermans Mahikeng To Aliwal
Durban
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: Umumbulu
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Richmond
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Route Locations

Start area
Ackermans Mahikeng, 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

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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 584.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 601.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 505.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 639.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 716.3 km

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