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Distance from Durban to Kokstad

Durban to Kokstad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 253.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.

N Durban → Kokstad
Road distance
253.7 km
157.7 mi • 137.0 nmi
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
Return: 5 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 58 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 R23.25 / litre
R424.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R426.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R473.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R476.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R560.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R563.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R624.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R629.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R737.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R740.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R821.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R828.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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253.7 km 2 hrs 58 min
Start Durban
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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

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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
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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Kokstad
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
15.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
22.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
75.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Durban
Durban ↔ Kokstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
127.0 km
Total: 253.7 km
Midpoint 127.0 km
253.7 km 2 hrs 58 min
Destination Kokstad -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 2 hrs 58 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
Destination services

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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 Durban from Kokstad? +
Durban is about 253.7 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban 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 to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R424.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R426.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R473.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R476.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban 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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Start area
Durban
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.

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 15.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 22.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 75.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 98.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 39.3 km

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