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Distance from Johannesburg to Kokstad

Johannesburg to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 684.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 6 min.

N Johannesburg → Kokstad
Road distance
684.4 km
425.3 mi • 369.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
501.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 6 min
Return: 16 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,145.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,151.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,276.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,286.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,511.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,518.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,684.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,697.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,989.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,998.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,215.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,233.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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684.4 km 8 hrs 6 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head west on Commissioner Street, R24
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road, R24
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street, R29
    0.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Berea Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto City and Suburban Road
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Maritzburg Street
    0.3 km
  9. Keep left
    7.3 km
  10. Keep left
    3.3 km
  11. Keep left onto N3
    58.8 km
  12. Keep left onto N3
    47.2 km
  13. Keep left
    1.0 km
  14. Turn right onto R26
    0.0 km
  15. Turn sharp left
    152.6 km
  16. Keep left
    0.4 km
  17. Keep left
    0.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto N3
    223.2 km
  19. Keep left
    1.0 km
  20. Keep left
    0.3 km
  21. Turn slight left onto C.B. Downes Road, R103
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Gladys Manzi Road, M50
    3.9 km
  23. Keep left
    9.7 km
  24. Turn slight left onto R56
    130.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto N2, R56
    37.3 km
  27. Turn right onto R56
    0.4 km
  28. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  29. Turn slight right
    1.3 km
  30. Turn left onto R56
    2.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  33. Arrive at Main Street, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
342.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 3 min • 4 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Kokstad
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
391.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
408.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
312.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Kokstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
342.2 km
Total: 684.4 km
Midpoint 342.2 km
684.4 km 8 hrs 6 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 684.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,368.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 342.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.58834, 29.60910
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 Johannesburg from Kokstad? +
Johannesburg is about 684.4 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Kokstad 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,145.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,151.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,276.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,286.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Kokstad? +
Yes. There are 25 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 391.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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