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Distance from Grahamstown to Kokstad

Grahamstown to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 535.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 49 min.

N Grahamstown → Kokstad
Road distance
535.0 km
332.4 mi • 288.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
410.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 49 min
Return: 13 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R895.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R899.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R997.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,005.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,181.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,187.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,316.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,326.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,554.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,562.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,731.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,745.96
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kokstad
8.4°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
38%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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535.0 km 6 hrs 49 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Knight Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cawood Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto High Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Kowie Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Link Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    5.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    110.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  20. Turn left
    163.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    174.7 km
  22. Turn left
    0.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.3 km
  25. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  26. Turn left
    2.0 km
  27. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
267.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 24 min • 3 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Kokstad
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
162.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
296.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
356.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Kokstad
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
267.6 km
Total: 535.0 km
Midpoint 267.6 km
535.0 km 6 hrs 49 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 535.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,069.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 267.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -32.12596, 28.28268
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 Grahamstown from Kokstad? +
Grahamstown is about 535.0 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R895.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R899.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R997.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,005.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Kokstad? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 162.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 296.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 356.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 241.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 258.5 km

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