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Distance from Mossel Bay to Kokstad

Mossel Bay to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,055.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 22 min.

N Mossel Bay → Kokstad
Road distance
1,055.9 km
656.1 mi • 570.0 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
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 22 min
Return: 24 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,767.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,775.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,968.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,984.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,332.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,343.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,597.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,619.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,068.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,083.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,418.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,446.06
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 37 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,055.9 km 12 hrs 22 min
Start Mossel Bay
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head west on Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Bland Street
    2.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road, R102
    0.9 km
  5. Turn slight left onto Louis Fourie Road, R102
    0.6 km
  6. Keep right onto Louis Fourie Road, R102
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Beach Boulevard West
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road, R102
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right
    0.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Louis Fourie Road, R102
    1.7 km
  11. Keep left
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Aalwyn Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right
    32.9 km
  14. Keep left
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left onto R404
    2.4 km
  16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R404
    0.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto R404
    5.6 km
  18. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street, R404
    0.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Montagu Street, R404
    2.0 km
  20. Keep left onto Montagu Street, R404
    2.0 km
  21. Turn left onto N9, N12
    88.8 km
  22. Turn right onto R62
    154.4 km
  23. Turn left
    0.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto N2
    148.3 km
  25. Keep left
    193.9 km
  26. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N2
    0.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto N2
    0.5 km
  28. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N2
    0.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto N2
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right onto N2
    0.9 km
  31. Turn left onto Grey Street, N2, R346
    0.5 km
  32. Continue straight onto Maitland Road, R63
    71.7 km
  33. Turn left onto N2
    163.7 km
  34. Turn left onto Madeira Street, N2
    174.8 km
  35. Turn left onto R56
    0.4 km
  36. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  38. Turn slight right
    1.3 km
  39. Turn left onto R56
    2.0 km
  40. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  41. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  42. Arrive at Main Street, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
527.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 11 min • 6 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mossel Bay → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mossel Bay → Kokstad
Mossel Bay Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad 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
683.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
817.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
762.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay ↔ Kokstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362
Midpoint
527.9 km
Total: 1,055.9 km
Midpoint 527.9 km
1,055.9 km 12 hrs 22 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,055.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,111.7 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 527.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.18320, 22.15362
Midpoint -33.28709, 26.59190
End -30.54750, 29.42444
Destination services

Available in Kokstad

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kokstad
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kokstad
1
  • PEP
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Kokstad
2
  • Boxer
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Mossel Bay from Kokstad? +
Mossel Bay is about 1,055.9 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Mossel Bay to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mossel Bay to Kokstad 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 Mossel Bay to Kokstad? +
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 Mossel Bay to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,767.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,775.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,968.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,984.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mossel Bay to Kokstad? +
No tollgates are 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

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From Mossel Bay To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kokstad
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: 683.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 817.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 762.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 779.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 877.3 km

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