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Distance from Die Wilgers to Aliwal

Die Wilgers to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 644.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 31 min.

N Die Wilgers → Aliwal
Road distance
644.3 km
400.3 mi • 347.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
559.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 31 min
Return: 15 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,078.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,083.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,201.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,211.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,423.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,429.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,585.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,598.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,872.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,881.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,085.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,102.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 46 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

644.3 km 7 hrs 31 min
Start Die Wilgers
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Swaardlelie Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Frank Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue onto Mary Road
    0.2 km
  4. Go straight onto Lynnwood Road
    0.2 km
  5. Continue make a U-turn onto Lynnwood Road
    3.6 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    1.0 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    15.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  19. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    6.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  28. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 36
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 12 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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 -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
322.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 45 min • 3 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Die Wilgers → Aliwal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Die Wilgers
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Die Wilgers → Aliwal
Die Wilgers Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
367.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
351.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
271.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Die Wilgers
Die Wilgers ↔ Aliwal
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Die Wilgers -25.76194, 28.31167
Midpoint
322.7 km
Total: 644.3 km
Midpoint 322.7 km
644.3 km 7 hrs 31 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 644.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,288.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 322.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76194, 28.31167
Midpoint -28.27139, 29.13974
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Die Wilgers from Aliwal? +
Die Wilgers is about 644.3 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Die Wilgers to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Die Wilgers 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 Die Wilgers 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 Die Wilgers to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,078.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,083.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,201.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,211.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Die Wilgers to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 36 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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
O. R.Tambo International
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
: Germiston
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
Durban
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
Roodepoort
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
Bloemfontein
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
ern Bypass
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
Richmond
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal
Coast
From Die Wilgers To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Die Wilgers
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 367.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 351.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 271.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 405.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 489.1 km

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