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Distance from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Kokstad

Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 405.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 50 min.

N Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape → Kokstad
Road distance
405.0 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
309.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 50 min
End point
Main Street
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
290 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R678.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R681.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R755.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R761.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R894.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R898.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R996.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,004.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,177.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,182.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,311.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,321.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9960, 27.8721
End coords Destination point
-30.5475, 29.4244
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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405.0 km 4 hrs 50 min
Start Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Finish Kokstad
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Amalinda Main Road
    1.8 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Connaught Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Union Avenue
    1.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Western Avenue
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Western Avenue
    1.3 km
  9. Turn right towards N2
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    220.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    174.7 km
  12. Turn left
    0.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  16. Turn left
    2.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
202.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad
06:36 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,693.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,782.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape -32.99598, 27.87212
Midpoint
202.7 km
Total: 405.0 km
Midpoint 202.7 km
405.0 km 4 hrs 50 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 405.0 km
Return-cycle span 810.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 202.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99598, 27.87212
Midpoint -31.74867, 28.66058
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 Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape from Kokstad? +
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape is about 405.0 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape 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 Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R678.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R681.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R755.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R761.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Kokstad? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
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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