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Distance from Pongola to Kokstad

N Pongola → Kokstad
Road distance
625.2 km
Pongola to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 625.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
412.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 8 min
End point
Main Street
Return: 14 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
428 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,258.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,263.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,256.80
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,317.11
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,660.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,666.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,658.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,737.86
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,184.28
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,192.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,181.94
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,286.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.3776, 31.6169
End coords Destination point
-30.5475, 29.4244
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 18 °C Pongola Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Kokstad Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pongola → Kokstad
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Car
625.2 km
7 hrs 8 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
625.2 km
~9 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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301 km flight
~6 hrs 38 min
🚗 159 km to Richards Bay Airport
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🚗 91 km from Margate Airport
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625.2 km 429 min
Start Pongola
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Hans Dons Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Martin Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Road
    345.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right
    129.9 km
  8. Turn right
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  12. Turn left
    2.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  15. 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 Not found
This route includes 26 toll points from our database.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
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
Routes ↩ Kokstad → Pongola Pongola to Johannesburg Pongola to Pretoria Pongola to Cape Town Pongola to Durban Johannesburg to Kokstad Pretoria to Kokstad Cape Town to Kokstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
313.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 34 min • 3 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad
06:54 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,613.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R125.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,750.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pongola -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint
313.0 km
Total: 625.2 km
Midpoint 313.0 km
625.2 km 429 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 625.2 km
Return-cycle span 1250.4 km
Traversal time 429 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 313.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint -29.41481, 31.27796
End -30.54750, 29.42444
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Questions 9
How far is Pongola from Kokstad? +
Pongola is about 625.2 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Pongola to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 429 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pongola 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 Pongola 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 Pongola to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,258.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,263.10 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,256.80 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,317.11 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pongola to Kokstad? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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