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Distance from London to Aliwal

London to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 829.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 40 min.

N London → Aliwal
Road distance
829.3 km
515.3 mi • 447.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
603.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
50
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 40 min
Return: 21 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,388.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,394.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,546.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,558.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,831.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,840.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,040.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,056.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,410.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,421.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,684.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,706.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 40 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 55 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

829.3 km 10 hrs 40 min
Start London
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    8.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  28. Go straight
    1.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  30. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  31. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  33. Turn left
    2.6 km
  34. Turn right
    12.4 km
  35. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  36. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  37. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  38. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  39. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  40. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  41. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  42. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  43. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  44. Turn right
    0.1 km
  45. Turn left
    0.1 km
  46. Turn right
    6.1 km
  47. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  48. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  49. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  50. 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 R627.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
415.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 20 min • 5 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
London → Aliwal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
London
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
London → Aliwal
London 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
552.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
536.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
456.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → London
London ↔ Aliwal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
415.4 km
Total: 829.3 km
Midpoint 415.4 km
829.3 km 10 hrs 40 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 829.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,658.5 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 50
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 415.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -27.41493, 29.86939
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is London from Aliwal? +
London is about 829.3 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from London to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London 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 London 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 London to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,388.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,394.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,546.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,558.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From London To Aliwal
Schoemanskloof
From London To Aliwal
: Machadodorp
From London To Aliwal
Carolina
From London To Aliwal
: Pietermaritzburg
From London To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From London To Aliwal
Richmond
From London To Aliwal
Coast
From London To Aliwal
Ultra City
From London To Aliwal
Vista Place
From London To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
London
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: 552.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 456.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 674.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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