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Distance from Kokstad to Mossel Bay

Kokstad to Mossel Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,058.3 km in roughly 12 hrs 50 min.

N Kokstad → Mossel Bay
Road distance
1,058.3 km
657.6 mi • 571.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
793.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 50 min
Return: 25 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,771.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,780.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,973.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,989.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,337.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,348.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,604.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,625.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,075.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,090.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,426.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,454.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,058.3 km 12 hrs 50 min
Start Kokstad
Finish Mossel Bay
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Destination
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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
    174.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  20. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  24. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    1.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    4.0 km
  30. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    3.4 km
  35. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.5 km
  38. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  39. Continue straight
    44.7 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.4 km
  41. Turn slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.1 km
  42. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    4.1 km
  43. Turn slight left onto George Road
    2.1 km
  44. Continue straight onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  45. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  46. Turn left onto Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
529.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 25 min • 6 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kokstad → Mossel Bay
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kokstad
Destination area Arrival
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kokstad → Mossel Bay
Kokstad Origin postcode
Not available
Mossel Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
685.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
819.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
765.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mossel Bay → Kokstad
Kokstad ↔ Mossel Bay
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
529.0 km
Total: 1,058.3 km
Midpoint 529.0 km
1,058.3 km 12 hrs 50 min
Destination Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,058.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,116.6 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 529.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -33.55408, 27.00537
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad from Mossel Bay? +
Kokstad is about 1,058.3 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Mossel Bay 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 to Mossel Bay? +
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 Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,771.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,780.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,973.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,989.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Mossel Bay? +
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. 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 To Mossel Bay
Expressway
From Kokstad To Mossel Bay
Settlers Way
From Kokstad To Mossel Bay
: Port Elizabeth
From Kokstad To Mossel Bay
: George
From Kokstad To Mossel Bay
Cape Town
From Kokstad To Mossel Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 685.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 819.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 765.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 781.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 879.8 km

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