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Distance from Richards Bay N1 to Kokstad

N Richards Bay N1 → Kokstad
Road distance
425.6 km
Highway dominant · N2
Richards Bay N1 to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 425.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
322.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 47 min
Start point
John Ross Highway
End point
Main Street
Return: 9 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
287 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R856.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R859.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R855.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R896.67
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,130.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,134.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,128.93
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,183.11
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,487.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,492.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,485.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,556.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7708, 32.0578
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 15 °C Richards Bay N1 Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Kokstad Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Richards Bay N1 → Kokstad
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Car
425.6 km
4 hrs 47 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
425.6 km
~6 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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425.6 km 287 min
Start Richards Bay N1
Finish Kokstad
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Richards Bay N1 to Kokstad via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on John Ross Highway
    12.9 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 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 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
213.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 23 min • 2 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad
06:53 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,779.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,872.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richards Bay N1 Start: John Ross Highway -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint
213.0 km
Total: 425.6 km
Midpoint 213.0 km
425.6 km 287 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 425.6 km
Return-cycle span 851.2 km
Traversal time 287 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 213.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint -30.17083, 30.81598
End -30.54750, 29.42444
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Questions 9
How far is Richards Bay N1 from Kokstad? +
Richards Bay N1 is about 425.6 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Richards Bay N1 to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 287 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richards Bay N1 to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Richards Bay N1 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 Richards Bay N1 to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R856.53 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R859.90 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R855.61 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R896.67 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richards Bay N1 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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