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Distance from Kokstad N2 N2 to Dover N3

Kokstad N2 N2 to Dover N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,442.0 km in roughly 17 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kokstad N2 N2 → Dover N3
Road distance
1,442.0 km
M4 M9 N2 N6 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,107.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 24 min
End point
Dover Road
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1044 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,753.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,764.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,353.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,374.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,633.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,648.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,424.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,452.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,780.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,800.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,822.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,858.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
247° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
67° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.5417, 29.5027
End coords Destination point
-34.0476, 18.4682
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,442.0 km 17 hrs 24 min
Start Kokstad N2 N2
Finish Dover N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.7 km
  2. Turn right
    181.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  16. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    4.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    3.4 km
  27. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.5 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  31. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  33. Continue straight
    276.6 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.3 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  36. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    5.5 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    3.6 km
  38. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9
    0.5 km
  39. Turn slight left onto Govan Mbeki Road towards Wetton
    2.6 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Wetton Road
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto Wetton Road
    4.1 km
  42. Turn left onto Morom Road
    0.3 km
  43. Turn right onto Maynard Road
    0.2 km
  44. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.2 km
  45. Turn left onto Roscommon Road towards Heathfield
    0.5 km
  46. Turn right onto Gordon Road
    0.4 km
  47. Turn left onto Dover Road
    0.1 km
  48. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Dover N3 → Kokstad N2 N2 Kokstad N2 N2 to Johannesburg Kokstad N2 N2 to Pretoria Kokstad N2 N2 to Cape Town Kokstad N2 N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Dover N3 Pretoria to Dover N3 Cape Town to Dover N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
720.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 42 min • 8 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
103.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
239.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
77.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dover N3
07:27 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,027.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R288.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,344.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad N2 N2 -30.54165, 29.50270
Midpoint
720.6 km
Total: 1,442.0 km
Midpoint 720.6 km
1,442.0 km 17 hrs 24 min
Destination Dover N3 End: Dover Road -34.04758, 18.46824

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,442.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,884.1 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 720.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54165, 29.50270
Midpoint -33.92223, 25.30640
End -34.04758, 18.46824
Destination services

Available in Dover N3

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Dover N3
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Dover N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Dover N3
3
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad N2 N2 from Dover N3? +
Kokstad N2 N2 is about 1,442.0 km from Dover N3 by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad N2 N2 to Dover N3? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad N2 N2 to Dover N3 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 Kokstad N2 N2 to Dover N3? +
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 Kokstad N2 N2 to Dover N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,753.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,764.91 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,353.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,374.37 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad N2 N2 to Dover N3? +
Yes. There are 3 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

: London
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
Expressway
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
Settlers Way
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
: Port Elizabeth
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
: George
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
Mossel Bay
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
Cape Town
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
: Mitchell's Plain
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
Bellville
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3
Wetton
From Kokstad N2 N2 To Dover N3

Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad N2 N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dover N3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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