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Distance from Nseleni to Kokstad

Nseleni to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 431.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 53 min.

N Nseleni → Kokstad
Road distance
431.6 km
268.2 mi • 233.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
326.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 53 min
Return: 9 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R722.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R725.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R804.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R811.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R953.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R957.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,062.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,070.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,254.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,260.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,397.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,408.77
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kokstad
6.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
4.0°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
4%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

431.6 km 4 hrs 53 min
Start Nseleni
Finish Kokstad
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Uqhume Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Umviyo Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    3.3 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right towards N2: Empangeni
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    292.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right
    129.9 km
  9. Turn right
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  13. Turn left
    2.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
216.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nseleni → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Nseleni
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nseleni → Kokstad
Nseleni Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad 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
138.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
59.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
155.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Nseleni
Nseleni ↔ Kokstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Nseleni -28.66472, 32.02222
Midpoint
216.0 km
Total: 431.6 km
Midpoint 216.0 km
431.6 km 4 hrs 53 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 431.6 km
Return-cycle span 863.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.66472, 32.02222
Midpoint -30.14686, 30.82989
End -30.54750, 29.42444
Destination services

Available in Kokstad

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

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 Nseleni from Kokstad? +
Nseleni is about 431.6 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Nseleni to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nseleni to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nseleni 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 Nseleni to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R722.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R725.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R804.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R811.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nseleni to Kokstad? +
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

: Empangeni
From Nseleni To Kokstad
Port Shepstone
From Nseleni To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Nseleni
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 138.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 59.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 155.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 193.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 253.1 km

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