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Distance from Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape to Kokstad

Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 691.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 23 min.

N Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape → Kokstad
Road distance
691.4 km
429.6 mi • 373.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
521.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 23 min
Return: 16 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,157.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,162.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,289.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,299.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,527.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,534.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,701.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,714.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,009.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,018.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,238.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,256.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 38 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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691.4 km 8 hrs 23 min
Start Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
Finish Kokstad
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
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  3. Turn right onto Perkins Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Crawford Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards M4
    0.1 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    3.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right
    44.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    174.7 km
  24. Turn left
    0.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  28. Turn left
    2.0 km
  29. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
345.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 11 min • 4 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape → Kokstad
Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
318.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
452.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
512.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape ↔ Kokstad
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape -33.94869, 25.60659
Midpoint
345.8 km
Total: 691.4 km
Midpoint 345.8 km
691.4 km 8 hrs 23 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 691.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,382.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 345.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94869, 25.60659
Midpoint -32.60678, 27.94886
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 6001 Eastern Cape from Kokstad? +
Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape is about 691.4 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape 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 Shell Select 6001 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 6001 Eastern Cape to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,157.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,162.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,289.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,299.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape to Kokstad? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Settlers Way
From Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape To Kokstad
: Grahamstown
From Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape To Kokstad
: Port Alfred
From Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape To Kokstad
Expressway
From Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 6001 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 318.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 452.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 512.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 398.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 415.0 km

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