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Distance from Thornhill to Aliwal

Thornhill to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 635.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 31 min.

N Thornhill → Aliwal
Road distance
635.1 km
394.6 mi • 342.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
453.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 31 min
Return: 17 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,063.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,068.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,184.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,193.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,402.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,409.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,562.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,575.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,845.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,854.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,056.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,072.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 46 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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635.1 km 8 hrs 31 min
Start Thornhill
Finish Aliwal
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. At the end of the road, turn left
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  3. Turn right
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  4. At the end of the road, turn left
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  5. Turn right
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  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left
    7.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    21.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
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  17. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  19. Continue
    13.9 km
  20. Turn right
    123.7 km
  21. Turn slight right
    81.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    303.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  24. Continue straight
    64.2 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  26. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    1.1 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.9 km
  28. Turn right onto Rozel Road
    0.2 km
  29. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  30. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
317.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 15 min • 4 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Thornhill → Aliwal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Thornhill
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Thornhill → Aliwal
Thornhill Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
262.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
396.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
342.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Thornhill ↔ Aliwal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278
Midpoint
317.6 km
Total: 635.1 km
Midpoint 317.6 km
635.1 km 8 hrs 31 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 635.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,270.2 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 317.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.98056, 26.59278
Midpoint -31.13599, 28.86979
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Thornhill from Aliwal? +
Thornhill is about 635.1 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Thornhill to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Thornhill 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 Thornhill 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 Thornhill to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,063.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,068.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,184.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,193.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Thornhill to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 8 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
Thornhill
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

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 262.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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