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Distance from Coast R60 to Gate R511

Coast R60 to Gate R511 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 525.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Coast R60 → Gate R511
Road distance
525.6 km
N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
337.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 28 min
Start point
Ray Nkonyeni Road
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
388 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,003.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,007.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,222.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,229.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,324.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,329.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,612.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,622.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,742.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,749.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,122.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,135.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.8102, 30.3308
End coords Destination point
-33.0300, 27.8973
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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525.6 km 6 hrs 28 min
Start Coast R60
Finish Gate R511
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Ray Nkonyeni Road
    1.5 km
  2. Turn left
    6.1 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    6.4 km
  4. Turn left
    283.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Pontoon Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Buffalo Bridge
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.8 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Military Road
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Gate R511 → Coast R60 Coast R60 to Johannesburg Coast R60 to Pretoria Coast R60 to Cape Town Coast R60 to Durban Johannesburg to Gate R511 Pretoria to Gate R511 Cape Town to Gate R511
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
263.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gate R511
06:48 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,197.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,312.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast R60 Start: Ray Nkonyeni Road -30.81018, 30.33083
Midpoint
263.0 km
Total: 525.6 km
Midpoint 263.0 km
525.6 km 6 hrs 28 min
Destination Gate R511 -33.03003, 27.89733

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 525.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,051.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.81018, 30.33083
Midpoint -31.34810, 28.81102
End -33.03003, 27.89733
Destination services

Available in Gate R511

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Gate R511
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
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Questions 9
How far is Coast R60 from Gate R511? +
Coast R60 is about 525.6 km from Gate R511 by road.
How long does it take from Coast R60 to Gate R511? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast R60 to Gate R511 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Coast R60 to Gate R511? +
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 Coast R60 to Gate R511? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,003.62 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,007.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,222.36 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,229.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast R60 to Gate R511? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Coast R60 To Gate R511
Expressway
From Coast R60 To Gate R511
Settlers Way
From Coast R60 To Gate R511
Buffalo Bridge
From Coast R60 To Gate R511

Route Locations

Start area
Coast R60, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gate R511, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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