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Distance from City to Kokstad

City to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 700.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 38 min.

N City → Kokstad
Road distance
700.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
515.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 38 min
End point
Main Street
Return: 17 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
518 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,172.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,177.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,305.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,316.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,546.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,554.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,723.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,737.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,035.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,044.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,267.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,285.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
165° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
345° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0752, 28.0277
End coords Destination point
-30.5475, 29.4244
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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700.3 km 519 min
Start City
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Hobart Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Ballyclare Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    4.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  16. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  17. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    37.4 km
  19. Turn right
    0.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  23. Turn left
    2.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Kokstad → City City to Johannesburg City to Pretoria City to Cape Town City to Durban Johannesburg to Kokstad Pretoria to Kokstad Cape Town to Kokstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
350.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 19 min • 4 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
116.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad
06:31 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,927.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R140.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,081.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin City -26.07517, 28.02769
Midpoint
350.7 km
Total: 700.3 km
Midpoint 350.7 km
700.3 km 519 min
Destination Kokstad End: Main Street -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 700.3 km
Return-cycle span 1400.6 km
Traversal time 519 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 350.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07517, 28.02769
Midpoint -28.46508, 29.56443
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 City from Kokstad? +
City is about 700.3 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from City to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 519 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from City to Kokstad 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 City 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 City to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,172.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,177.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,305.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,316.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from City to Kokstad? +
Yes. There are 31 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
City, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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