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Distance from Pretoria to Aliwal Noord

Pretoria to Aliwal Noord is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 660.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 14 min.

N Pretoria → Aliwal Noord
Road distance
660.1 km
410.2 mi • 356.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
568.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 14 min
Return: 14 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,104.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,110.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,230.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,240.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,457.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,464.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,624.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,637.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,918.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,927.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,137.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,154.33
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Aliwal Noord
5.9°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
2.8°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 5°
Rain chance Today's probability
23%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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660.1 km 7 hrs 14 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Aliwal Noord
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right
    122.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
330.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Aliwal Noord
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal Noord, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Aliwal Noord
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Noord Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
367.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
287.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
383.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Aliwal Noord → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Aliwal Noord
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
330.7 km
Total: 660.1 km
Midpoint 330.7 km
660.1 km 7 hrs 14 min
Destination Aliwal Noord -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 660.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,320.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 330.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -28.40936, 27.03452
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal Noord
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal Noord
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal Noord
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Aliwal Noord? +
Pretoria is about 660.1 km from Aliwal Noord by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Aliwal Noord? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Aliwal Noord 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 Pretoria to Aliwal Noord? +
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 Pretoria to Aliwal Noord? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,104.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,110.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,230.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,240.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Aliwal Noord? +
Yes. There are 15 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
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal Noord, Eastern Cape
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: 367.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 287.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 383.7 km
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