Distance from Kokstad to Merebank

N Kokstad → Merebank

Road distance

244.0 km

Highway dominant · N2

Kokstad to Merebank is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 244.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 54 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

162.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.51×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 54 min

Start point

Main Street

End point

Junagarth Road

Return: 5 hrs 48 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

174 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R491.01

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R492.95

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

66° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

246° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.5475, 29.4244

End coords Destination point

-29.9531, 30.9647

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 17 °C Kokstad Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C Merebank Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kokstad → Merebank

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Car

244.0 km

2 hrs 54 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

244.0 km

~3 hrs 45 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 91 km to Margate Airport
✈ MGH → DUR (20 min)
🚗 41 km from King Shaka International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kokstad

Finish Merebank

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kokstad to Merebank via N2

National highway N2
Head on Main Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Coulter Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Hope Street

2.2 km
Turn right

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.2 km
Continue straight

129.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

105.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway

2.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Merewent

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Service Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Basil February Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Himalayas Road

0.0 km
Turn slight left

0.0 km
Turn left onto Krishna Rabilal Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Bhuj Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Junagarth Road

0.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

122.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

17.6 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

40.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

13.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

66.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Merebank

06:49 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 13 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 25 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,019.90

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.88

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R48.80

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,073.57

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Kokstad Start: Main Street -30.54750, 29.42444

Midpoint

122.1 km

Total: 244.0 km

Midpoint 122.1 km

244.0 km 2 hrs 54 min

Destination Merebank End: Junagarth Road -29.95306, 30.96472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 244.0 km

Return-cycle span 488.0 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 54 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 122.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444

Midpoint -30.72608, 30.33063

End -29.95306, 30.96472

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Kokstad from Merebank? +

Kokstad is about 244.0 km from Merebank by road.

How long does it take from Kokstad to Merebank? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Merebank in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Kokstad to Merebank? +

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 Merebank? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R491.01 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R492.95 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R490.49 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R514.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Merebank? +

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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