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Distance from Rue 8250 to Aliwal

Rue 8250 to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 595.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Rue 8250 → Aliwal
Road distance
595.5 km
370.0 mi • 321.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
531.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 58 min
Return: 13 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R996.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,001.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,110.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,119.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,315.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,321.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,465.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,477.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,730.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,738.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,927.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,943.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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595.5 km 6 hrs 58 min
Start Rue 8250
Finish Aliwal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto De Korte Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Harrison Street
    1.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn slight left towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  17. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    6.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.2 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 29 min • 3 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rue 8250 → Aliwal
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Rue 8250, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rue 8250 → Aliwal
Rue 8250 Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
302.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
319.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
223.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Rue 8250
Rue 8250 ↔ Aliwal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rue 8250 -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint
298.2 km
Total: 595.5 km
Midpoint 298.2 km
595.5 km 6 hrs 58 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 595.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,191.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint -28.36819, 29.31286
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Rue 8250 from Aliwal? +
Rue 8250 is about 595.5 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Rue 8250 to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rue 8250 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 Rue 8250 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 Rue 8250 to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R996.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,001.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,110.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,119.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rue 8250 to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 23 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

: Mooistraat
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal
Durban
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal
Kimberley
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal
ern Bypass
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal
Richmond
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal
Coast
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Rue 8250 To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Rue 8250, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 302.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 319.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 223.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 356.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 440.3 km

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