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Distance from Simon Mazorodze to Aliwal

Simon Mazorodze to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,680.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Simon Mazorodze → Aliwal
Road distance
1,680.8 km
1,044.4 mi • 907.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,367.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 36 min
Return: 37 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,813.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,826.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,134.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,159.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,712.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,730.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,135.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,169.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,884.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,907.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,441.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,485.74
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,680.8 km 18 hrs 36 min
Start Simon Mazorodze
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Head on Simon Mazorodze
    123.3 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  3. Continue
    2.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  5. Continue
    145.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    105.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    5.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    383.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  26. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  31. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  32. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  33. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  35. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  36. Turn right
    0.1 km
  37. Turn left
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right
    6.1 km
  39. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  40. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  41. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 68
Known total R2,581.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 68 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
842.3 km
Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 18 min • 9 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Simon Mazorodze → Aliwal
Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Simon Mazorodze, Harare Province
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Simon Mazorodze → Aliwal
Simon Mazorodze Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,404.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,387.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,308.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Simon Mazorodze
Simon Mazorodze ↔ Aliwal
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Simon Mazorodze -17.95165, 30.97763
Midpoint
842.3 km
Total: 1,680.8 km
Midpoint 842.3 km
1,680.8 km 18 hrs 36 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,680.8 km
Return-cycle span 3,361.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 842.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.95165, 30.97763
Midpoint -24.22135, 29.04020
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Simon Mazorodze from Aliwal? +
Simon Mazorodze is about 1,680.8 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Simon Mazorodze to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Simon Mazorodze 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 Simon Mazorodze 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 Simon Mazorodze to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,813.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,826.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,134.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,159.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Simon Mazorodze to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 68 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

Robert Mugabe Way
From Simon Mazorodze To Aliwal
: Johannesburg
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: Germiston
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Durban
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Roodepoort
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Bloemfontein
From Simon Mazorodze To Aliwal
ern Bypass
From Simon Mazorodze To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From Simon Mazorodze To Aliwal
Richmond
From Simon Mazorodze To Aliwal
Coast
From Simon Mazorodze To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Simon Mazorodze, Harare Province
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: 1,404.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,387.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,308.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,442.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 1,525.6 km

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