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Distance from Heidelberg to Aliwal

Heidelberg to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,369.8 km in roughly 16 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heidelberg → Aliwal
Road distance
1,369.8 km
851.1 mi • 739.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,028.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 24 min
Return: 32 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,293.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,303.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,554.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,575.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,025.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,039.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,370.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,397.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,980.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,999.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,434.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,470.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,369.8 km 16 hrs 24 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    109.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    10.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    5.8 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    1.5 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    276.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  28. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  31. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  32. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  33. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  34. Continue straight
    64.2 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  36. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    1.1 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.9 km
  38. Turn right onto Rozel Road
    0.2 km
  39. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  40. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R500.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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Halfway point
684.7 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 12 min • 8 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heidelberg → Aliwal
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heidelberg → Aliwal
Heidelberg Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
997.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,131.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,076.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Heidelberg
Heidelberg ↔ Aliwal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
684.7 km
Total: 1,369.8 km
Midpoint 684.7 km
1,369.8 km 16 hrs 24 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,369.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,739.6 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 684.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -33.30467, 27.34429
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg from Aliwal? +
Heidelberg is about 1,369.8 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,293.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,303.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,554.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,575.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: George
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
Port Elizabeth
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
: Knysna
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
: Grahamstown
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
: Port Alfred
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
Expressway
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
: Durban
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
Dududu
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
Scottburgh
From Heidelberg To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Heidelberg To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 997.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,131.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,076.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,093.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,191.2 km

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