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Distance from Kokstad to Via Richardia

Kokstad to Via Richardia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 427.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 49 min.

N Kokstad → Via Richardia
Road distance
427.2 km
265.5 mi • 230.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
323.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 49 min
Return: 9 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R715.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R718.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R796.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R803.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R943.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R948.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,051.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,059.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,241.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,247.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,383.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,394.35
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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427.2 km 4 hrs 49 min
Start Kokstad
Finish Via Richardia
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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 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 right at the fork
    172.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto John Ross Highway
    13.2 km
  16. Turn left
    0.9 km
  17. Turn right onto Salinga
    0.3 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Via Richardia
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R774.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
213.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 24 min • 2 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kokstad → Via Richardia
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kokstad
Destination area Arrival
Via Richardia, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kokstad → Via Richardia
Kokstad Origin postcode
Not available
Via Richardia Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
134.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
150.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
54.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Via Richardia → Kokstad
Kokstad ↔ Via Richardia
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
213.8 km
Total: 427.2 km
Midpoint 213.8 km
427.2 km 4 hrs 49 min
Destination Via Richardia -28.76155, 32.06211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 427.2 km
Return-cycle span 854.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 213.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -30.16462, 30.81817
End -28.76155, 32.06211
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Via Richardia
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Via Richardia
2
  • H&M
    3900
  • PEP
    Richards Bay, 3900, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Via Richardia
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Via Richardia
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Via Richardia
1
  • Edgars
    Shop 23 Karel Landman Street dundee 3000 Karel Landman Street Dundee, Dundee
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad from Via Richardia? +
Kokstad is about 427.2 km from Via Richardia by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to Via Richardia? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Via Richardia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kokstad to Via Richardia? +
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 Via Richardia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R715.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R718.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R796.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R803.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Via Richardia? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates 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. 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 Via Richardia
: Richards Bay
From Kokstad To Via Richardia
Empangeni
From Kokstad To Via Richardia
Ulundi
From Kokstad To Via Richardia
Salinga
From Kokstad To Via Richardia

Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Via Richardia, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 134.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 150.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 54.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 272.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 188.7 km

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