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Distance from Compensation to Kokstad

N Compensation → Kokstad
Road distance
301.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
206.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 28 min
End point
Main Street
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
208 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R574.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R577.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R699.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R704.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R758.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R761.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R923.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R929.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R997.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,001.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,215.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,222.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
235° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
55° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5018, 31.1918
End coords Destination point
-30.5475, 29.4244
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Compensation to Kokstad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 301.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 28 min.
Travel modes
Compensation → Kokstad
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Car
301.0 km
3 hrs 28 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
301.0 km
~4 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
301 km
↑ 52 min faster
Flight time
36 min
With airport
~2 hrs 36 min
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301.0 km 3 hrs 28 min
Start Compensation
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Ballito Drive
    2.0 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right
    129.9 km
  8. Turn right
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  12. Turn left
    2.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R366.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 15 toll points from our database.
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
150.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad
06:38 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,258.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,324.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Compensation -29.50180, 31.19182
Midpoint
150.6 km
Total: 301.0 km
Midpoint 150.6 km
301.0 km 3 hrs 28 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 301.0 km
Return-cycle span 602.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 150.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.50180, 31.19182
Midpoint -30.63171, 30.52012
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 Compensation from Kokstad? +
Compensation is about 301.0 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Compensation to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Compensation to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Compensation 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 Compensation to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R574.72 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R577.10 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R699.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R704.31 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Compensation 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. 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

Port Shepstone
From Compensation To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Compensation
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kokstad
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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