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Distance from Kokstad to Durban R63

Kokstad to Durban R63 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 253.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.

N Kokstad → Durban R63
Road distance
253.7 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
170.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
Start point
Main Street
End point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R424.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R426.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R473.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R476.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R560.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R563.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R624.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R629.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R737.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R740.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R821.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R828.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.5475, 29.4244
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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253.7 km 2 hrs 58 min
Start Kokstad
Finish Durban R63
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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 left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea
    0.2 km
  15. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban R63
06:24 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,060.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,116.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad Start: Main Street -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
126.9 km
Total: 253.7 km
Midpoint 126.9 km
253.7 km 2 hrs 58 min
Destination Durban R63 End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 253.7 km
Return-cycle span 507.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -30.72846, 30.37836
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban R63

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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 Durban R63
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban R63
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban R63
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban R63
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban R63
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban R63
2
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad from Durban R63? +
Kokstad is about 253.7 km from Durban R63 by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to Durban R63? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Durban R63 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kokstad to Durban R63? +
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 Durban R63? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R424.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R426.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R473.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R476.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Durban R63? +
Yes. There are 8 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Durban R63
Berea
From Kokstad To Durban R63
Coast
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Beaches
From Kokstad To Durban R63
Pietermaritzburg
From Kokstad To Durban R63
Victoria Emb
From Kokstad To Durban R63

Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban R63, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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