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Distance from Newark Place M7 to Kokstad

Newark Place M7 to Kokstad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 250.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 57 min.

N Newark Place M7 → Kokstad
Road distance
250.1 km
M4 M7 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
164.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 57 min
Start point
Newark Place
End point
Main Street
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
177 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R418.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R420.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R466.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R470.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R552.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R554.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R615.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R620.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R726.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R730.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R809.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R816.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
244° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
64° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.9019, 30.9698
End coords Destination point
-30.5475, 29.4244
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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250.1 km 2 hrs 57 min
Start Newark Place M7
Finish Kokstad
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Newark Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    1.2 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards M7
    0.3 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    6.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right
    129.9 km
  13. Turn right
    0.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  17. Turn left
    2.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
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
Routes ↩ Kokstad → Newark Place M7 Newark Place M7 to Johannesburg Newark Place M7 to Pretoria Newark Place M7 to Cape Town Newark Place M7 to Durban Johannesburg to Kokstad Pretoria to Kokstad Cape Town to Kokstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
125.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad
06:31 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,045.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,100.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newark Place M7 Start: Newark Place -29.90188, 30.96979
Midpoint
125.1 km
Total: 250.1 km
Midpoint 125.1 km
250.1 km 2 hrs 57 min
Destination Kokstad End: Main Street -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 250.1 km
Return-cycle span 500.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 125.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.90188, 30.96979
Midpoint -30.73169, 30.36356
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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Questions 9
How far is Newark Place M7 from Kokstad? +
Newark Place M7 is about 250.1 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Newark Place M7 to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newark Place M7 to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Newark Place M7 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 Newark Place M7 to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R418.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R420.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R466.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R470.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newark Place M7 to Kokstad? +
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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Towns along the route

Newark Place
From Newark Place M7 To Kokstad
: Coast
From Newark Place M7 To Kokstad
City
From Newark Place M7 To Kokstad
: Port Shepstone
From Newark Place M7 To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Newark Place M7, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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