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Distance from Ballito to Kokstad

Ballito to Kokstad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 31 min.

N Ballito → Kokstad
Road distance
302.3 km
187.8 mi • 163.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
205.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 31 min
Return: 7 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R506.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R508.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R563.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R568.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R667.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R670.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R743.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R749.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R878.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R882.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R978.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R986.66
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kokstad
4.7°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
2.4°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
5%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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302.3 km 3 hrs 31 min
Start Ballito
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Reg Fripp Place
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Compensation Beach Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Hawkins Road
    0.3 km
  6. Continue right onto Minerva Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    1.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ballito Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Ballito Drive
    0.9 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right
    129.9 km
  15. Turn right
    0.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  19. Turn left
    2.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R366.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ballito → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ballito
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ballito → Kokstad
Ballito Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad 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
9.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
25.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
63.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Ballito
Ballito ↔ Kokstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ballito -29.54386, 31.21452
Midpoint
151.3 km
Total: 302.3 km
Midpoint 151.3 km
302.3 km 3 hrs 31 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 302.3 km
Return-cycle span 604.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.54386, 31.21452
Midpoint -30.62904, 30.52625
End -30.54750, 29.42444
Destination services

Available in Kokstad

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kokstad
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kokstad
1
  • PEP
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Kokstad
2
  • Boxer
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Ballito from Kokstad? +
Ballito is about 302.3 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Ballito to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ballito to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ballito to Kokstad? +
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 Ballito to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R506.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R508.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R563.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R568.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ballito to Kokstad? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

Reg Fripp Place
From Ballito To Kokstad
: Durban
From Ballito To Kokstad
Port Shepstone
From Ballito To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Ballito
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kokstad
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: 9.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 25.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 63.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 123.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 147.1 km

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