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Distance from Koch to Currys Post

N Koch → Currys Post
Road distance
1511.1 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5
Koch to Currys Post is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,511.1 km in roughly 16 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,181.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 51 min
Start point
Koch
Return: 33 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1011 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,955.04
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,958.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,943.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,046.43
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,899.00
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,903.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,883.21
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,019.59
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,130.27
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,135.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,109.49
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,288.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
68° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
248° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9443, 18.8590
End coords Destination point
-29.4247, 30.1687
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 8 °C Koch Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Currys Post Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Koch → Currys Post
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Car
1511.1 km
16 hrs 51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1511.1 km
~23 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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~5 hrs 42 min
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1511.1 km 1011 min
Start Koch
Finish Currys Post
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  1. Directions from Koch to Currys Post via N1 and N5 and N3
    National highway route N1N5N3
  2. Head on Koch
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Ackermann
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Piet Retief
    0.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dorp Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Dorp Street
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Papegaai
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Alexander Street
    0.1 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Adam Tas Street towards Wellington
    17.3 km
  12. Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    416.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right
    66.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  21. Merge slight right
    190.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right towards Tweedie
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  26. Merge slight right
    6.6 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R883.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 15 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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Currys Post → Koch Koch to Johannesburg Koch to Pretoria Koch to Cape Town Koch to Durban Johannesburg to Currys Post Pretoria to Currys Post Cape Town to Currys Post
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
755.5 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 25 min • 8 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
108.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
251.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
81.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Currys Post
06:46 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,316.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R302.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,648.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Koch Start: Koch -33.94431, 18.85903
Midpoint
755.5 km
Total: 1511.1 km
Midpoint 755.5 km
1511.1 km 1011 min
Destination Currys Post -29.42472, 30.16871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1511.1 km
Return-cycle span 3022.2 km
Traversal time 1011 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 755.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94431, 18.85903
Midpoint -30.68958, 25.14927
End -29.42472, 30.16871
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Questions 9
How far is Koch from Currys Post? +
Koch is about 1511.1 km from Currys Post by road.
How long does it take from Koch to Currys Post? +
The drive usually takes about 1011 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Koch to Currys Post 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 Koch to Currys Post? +
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 Koch to Currys Post? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,955.04 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,958.30 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,943.07 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,046.43 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Koch to Currys Post? +
Yes. There are 15 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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