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Distance from Aliwal to Hamilton

Aliwal to Hamilton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 662.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 46 min.

N Aliwal → Hamilton
Road distance
662.6 km
411.7 mi • 357.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
467.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 46 min
Return: 15 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,109.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,114.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,235.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,245.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,463.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,470.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,630.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,643.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,925.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,934.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,145.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,162.57
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 46 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 1 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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662.6 km 7 hrs 46 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Hamilton
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vista Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    9.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.6 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    3.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  17. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  20. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    94.9 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  22. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  25. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.9 km
  26. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo
    5.4 km
  28. Turn left onto Tannery Street
    0.7 km
  29. Turn right
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
331.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Aliwal → Hamilton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Hamilton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Aliwal → Hamilton
Aliwal Origin postcode
Not available
Hamilton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
290.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
369.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
386.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hamilton → Aliwal
Aliwal ↔ Hamilton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
331.4 km
Total: 662.6 km
Midpoint 331.4 km
662.6 km 7 hrs 46 min
Destination Hamilton -29.16639, 26.22698

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 662.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,325.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 331.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.26808, 29.03151
End -29.16639, 26.22698
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
  • PEP
    Manguang, Free State
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • D.K. Bridal Boutique
    52 Pasteur Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9301
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • Spitz
    Bloemfontein
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Hamilton
2
  • Nedbank
    Henry Street, Bloemfontein
  • FNB
    Nelson Mandela Drive
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Hamilton
4
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Hamilton? +
Aliwal is about 662.6 km from Hamilton by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Hamilton? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Hamilton 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 Aliwal to Hamilton? +
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 Aliwal to Hamilton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,109.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,114.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,235.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,245.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Hamilton? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hamilton
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 290.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 369.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 386.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 424.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 507.4 km

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