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Distance from Kokstad to Aliwal R603

Kokstad to Aliwal R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 450.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min.

N Kokstad → Aliwal R603
Road distance
450.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.73×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
Start point
Main Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R754.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R757.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R840.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R846.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R994.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R999.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,108.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,117.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,309.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,315.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,458.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,470.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
266° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
86° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.5475, 29.4244
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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450.5 km 6 hrs 37 min
Start Kokstad
Finish Aliwal R603
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 right
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    137.4 km
  11. Turn right
    61.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Rugby Street
    67.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Maclear Road
    1.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Lloyd Street
    9.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Barklay Pass
    53.2 km
  17. Turn right onto De Villiers Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Molteno Street
    116.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
225.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
57.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal R603
06:43 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,882.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,982.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad Start: Main Street -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
225.3 km
Total: 450.5 km
Midpoint 225.3 km
450.5 km 6 hrs 37 min
Destination Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 450.5 km
Return-cycle span 900.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -31.20214, 28.21299
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

Available in Aliwal R603

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad from Aliwal R603? +
Kokstad is about 450.5 km from Aliwal R603 by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to Aliwal R603? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Aliwal R603 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kokstad to Aliwal R603? +
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 Aliwal R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R754.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R757.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R840.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R846.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Aliwal R603? +
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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Barklay Pass
From Kokstad To Aliwal R603

Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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