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Distance from Kokstad to 8 M4

N Kokstad → 8 M4
Road distance
300.5 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
205.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 28 min
Start point
Main Street
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
208 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R573.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R576.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R698.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R703.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R757.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R760.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R922.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R927.89
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R996.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,000.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,213.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,220.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
57° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
237° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.5475, 29.4244
End coords Destination point
-29.5285, 31.2054
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Kokstad to 8 M4 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 300.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 28 min.
Travel modes
Kokstad → 8 M4
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Car
300.5 km
3 hrs 28 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
300.5 km
~4 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
301 km
↑ 52 min faster
Flight time
36 min
With airport
~2 hrs 36 min
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Start, destination and route line.

300.5 km 3 hrs 28 min
Start Kokstad
Finish 8 M4
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Coulter Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hope Street
    2.2 km
  4. Turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    129.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    58.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Ballito
    0.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ballito Drive
    1.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ballito Drive
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Ballito Drive
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R366.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ 8 M4 → Kokstad Kokstad to Johannesburg Kokstad to Pretoria Kokstad to Cape Town Kokstad to Durban Johannesburg to 8 M4 Pretoria to 8 M4 Cape Town to 8 M4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
150.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8 M4
06:30 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,256.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,322.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad Start: Main Street -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
150.4 km
Total: 300.5 km
Midpoint 150.4 km
300.5 km 3 hrs 28 min
Destination 8 M4 -29.52853, 31.20541

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 300.5 km
Return-cycle span 601.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 150.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -30.63289, 30.51714
End -29.52853, 31.20541
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 8 M4
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around 8 M4
6
  • On The Move
    On The Move, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • PEP
    PEP, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Studio 88
    Studio 88, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Lizzard
    Lizzard, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Senqu
    Senqu, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • the Hub
    the Hub, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 8 M4
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 8 M4
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad from 8 M4? +
Kokstad is about 300.5 km from 8 M4 by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to 8 M4? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to 8 M4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kokstad to 8 M4? +
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 to 8 M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R573.84 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R576.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R698.91 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R703.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to 8 M4? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Kokstad To 8 M4
: Ballito
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Compensation
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Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
8 M4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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