N6 toll gates 2026
National Route 6 · East London → Queenstown → Aliwal North → Bloemfontein
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
3
Mainline toll gates
R198
Full corridor (Class I)
2
Route calculators
The N6 is the main inland highway connecting the Eastern Cape coast at East London with the Free State capital Bloemfontein. Running 562 km through the Karoo via Queenstown (Komani) and Aliwal North (Maletswai), it is a completely toll-free road — SANRAL operates no toll plazas on the N6.
All N6 mainline toll plazas
Mainline plazas only — every driver on the route pays these. Ramp tolls (interchange-specific exits) are excluded.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Verkeerdevlei | R 78.50 | ||
| Vaal | R 91.50 | ||
| Grasmere | R 27.50 | ||
| Total (full corridor) | R 197.50 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Route calculators on the N6
Calculate exact fuel + toll costs for your vehicle on each route.
Frequently asked questions
How many toll gates are on the N6?
There are 3 mainline toll plazas on the N6 (East London → Queenstown → Aliwal North → Bloemfontein), totalling R197.50 for a standard light vehicle if you travel the full corridor. Individual routes will only pass through some of these plazas.
What is the most expensive N6 toll gate?
The most expensive N6 mainline toll plaza is Vaal at R91.50 for a Class I vehicle.
Can I pay N6 tolls by card?
Yes. All mainline toll plazas on the N6 accept contactless tap-and-go card payments. You do not need to carry cash. The old Gauteng e-toll system has been scrapped; no e-tag is needed.
When were the N6 toll fees last updated?
N6 toll fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked adjustment (3.12% increase). Fees are typically updated on 1 March each year.