Distance from Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape

N Kokstad → Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape

Road distance

405.3 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N6

Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 405.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 50 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

309.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.31×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 50 min

Start point

Main Street

Return: 9 hrs 41 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

290 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R792.53

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R793.41

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

208° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

28° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.5475, 29.4244

End coords Destination point

-32.9958, 27.8722

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 → 18 °C Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kokstad → Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape

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Car

405.3 km

4 hrs 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

405.3 km

~6 hrs 14 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kokstad

Finish Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape via N6

National highway N6
Directions from Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape via M4

Metro arterial route M4
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 right

0.2 km
Continue straight

174.5 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

217.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto North East Expressway

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Lukin Road

1.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Connaught Avenue

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Amalinda Main Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Amalinda Main Road

1.7 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

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Routes ↩ Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape → Kokstad Kokstad to Johannesburg Kokstad to Pretoria Kokstad to Cape Town Kokstad to Durban Johannesburg to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape Pretoria to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape Cape Town to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

202.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

29.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

67.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

21.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

76.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape

07:08 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 30 min

SunriseDawn break

07:08

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,694.06

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.11

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R81.06

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,783.22

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

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

202.8 km

Total: 405.3 km

Midpoint 202.8 km

405.3 km 4 hrs 50 min

Destination Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape -32.99584, 27.87218

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 405.3 km

Return-cycle span 810.6 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 50 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 202.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444

Midpoint -31.74676, 28.66268

End -32.99584, 27.87218

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Kokstad from Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape? +

Kokstad is about 405.3 km from Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape by road.

How long does it take from Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape? +

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 Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R815.58 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R818.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R814.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R853.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape? +

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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Places from Kokstad to Shell Main Road 5252 Eastern Cape

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Quickshop

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Shell

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Shell Select

Shell

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Shell Select

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Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell

Shell Select

PEP

Superspar

Superspar

Shoprite

Vodacom

Clicks

Super Sweets

Hi-Q Countrywide Amalinda

Nates Car Sales

Crewe Primary School

Masakhe Primary School

Lujiza Public Primary School

Duncan Village Public School

East London Secondary School

Quickshop

Inyathi Primary School

Clarendon Preparatory School for Girls

Mzokhanyo High School

Tops at Spar

Tops at Spar

Kingons

Superspar

Pick n Pay

Shell Select

Andys Corner

Quickshop

Romer Packaging CC

Shell

Cliffie's Auto Repairs

Woolworths

AmazingMall Africa

Amatola Water

Amatola Water

Shell

Tosca Wholesalers

ABSA

Standard Bank

Hemingways Mall

Capitec Bank

PEP

Pick n Pay Clothing

JetStores

Wilsons Butchery Quigney

Shell

Shell Select

Shell

NTT Volkswagen East London

Audi Centre East London

East London Industrial Development Zone

Science & Technology Park

East London IDZ Science and Technology Park

Boxer

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