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Distance from Gatwick to Kokstad N2

Gatwick to Kokstad N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 650.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gatwick → Kokstad N2
Road distance
650.3 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
546.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 30 min
Start point
Gatwick Park Circle
Return: 15 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
450 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,241.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,246.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,512.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,521.68
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,638.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,645.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,995.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,007.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,155.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,164.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,625.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,641.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2757, 28.1164
End coords Destination point
-30.7469, 30.4337
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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650.3 km 7 hrs 30 min
Start Gatwick
Finish Kokstad N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Gatwick Park Circle
    0.0 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork onto Gatwick Park Circle
    0.1 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto Gatwick Park Circle
    0.1 km
  4. Continue slight right onto Hesperus Street
    0.2 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Padstow Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Ring Road West
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    3.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    0.5 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right
    51.2 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  16. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,626.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Kokstad N2 → Gatwick Gatwick to Johannesburg Gatwick to Pretoria Gatwick to Cape Town Gatwick to Durban Johannesburg to Kokstad N2 Pretoria to Kokstad N2 Cape Town to Kokstad N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
325.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 45 min • 3 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad N2
06:33 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,718.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,861.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gatwick Start: Gatwick Park Circle -26.27574, 28.11640
Midpoint
325.7 km
Total: 650.3 km
Midpoint 325.7 km
650.3 km 7 hrs 30 min
Destination Kokstad N2 -30.74692, 30.43372

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 650.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,300.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 325.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.27574, 28.11640
Midpoint -28.56492, 29.60630
End -30.74692, 30.43372
Destination services

Available in Kokstad N2

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kokstad N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kokstad N2
1
  • PEP
    Izothsha Road, Margate, 4265, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kokstad N2
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kokstad N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Gatwick from Kokstad N2? +
Gatwick is about 650.3 km from Kokstad N2 by road.
How long does it take from Gatwick to Kokstad N2? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gatwick to Kokstad N2 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 Gatwick to Kokstad N2? +
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 Gatwick to Kokstad N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,241.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,246.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,512.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,521.68 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gatwick to Kokstad N2? +
Yes. There are 28 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Gatwick Park Circle
From Gatwick To Kokstad N2
: Durban
From Gatwick To Kokstad N2
: Umumbulu
From Gatwick To Kokstad N2
Richmond
From Gatwick To Kokstad N2

Route Locations

Start area
Gatwick, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kokstad N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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