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Distance from Durban M37 to Kokstad

N Durban M37 → Kokstad
Road distance
253.7 km
Highway dominant · N2
Durban M37 to Kokstad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 253.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
170.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Main Street
Return: 5 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R510.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R512.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R510.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R534.52
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R673.69
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R676.34
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R672.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R705.27
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R886.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R889.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R885.49
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R927.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
243° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
63° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-30.5475, 29.4244
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Durban M37 Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Kokstad Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban M37 → Kokstad
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Car
253.7 km
2 hrs 58 min
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Two-wheeler
253.7 km
~3 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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168 km flight
~2 hrs 59 min
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🚗 91 km from Margate Airport
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253.7 km 179 min
Start Durban M37
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban M37 to Kokstad via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    129.9 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  14. Turn left
    2.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
Routes ↩ Kokstad → Durban M37 Durban M37 to Johannesburg Durban M37 to Pretoria Durban M37 to Cape Town Durban M37 to Durban Johannesburg to Kokstad Pretoria to Kokstad Cape Town to Kokstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad
06:52 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,060.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,116.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M37 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
127.0 km
Total: 253.7 km
Midpoint 127.0 km
253.7 km 179 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 253.7 km
Return-cycle span 507.4 km
Traversal time 179 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.72776, 30.38086
End -30.54750, 29.42444
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Questions 9
How far is Durban M37 from Kokstad? +
Durban M37 is about 253.7 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Durban M37 to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 179 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M37 to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban M37 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 Durban M37 to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R510.59 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R512.60 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R510.04 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R534.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M37 to Kokstad? +
Yes. There are 8 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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