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Distance from Via Richardia to Kokstad

Via Richardia to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 427.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 49 min.

N Via Richardia → Kokstad
Road distance
427.0 km
265.3 mi • 230.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
323.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 49 min
Return: 9 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R714.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R718.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R796.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R802.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R943.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R947.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,050.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,059.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,240.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,246.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,382.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,393.47
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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427.0 km 4 hrs 49 min
Start Via Richardia
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Via Richardia
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Salinga
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left
    0.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto John Ross Highway
    13.0 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    129.9 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  14. Turn left
    2.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
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
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
213.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 24 min • 2 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Via Richardia → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Via Richardia, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Via Richardia → Kokstad
Via Richardia 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
54.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
133.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
150.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Via Richardia
Via Richardia ↔ Kokstad
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Via Richardia -28.76155, 32.06211
Midpoint
213.7 km
Total: 427.0 km
Midpoint 213.7 km
427.0 km 4 hrs 49 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 427.0 km
Return-cycle span 853.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 213.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.76155, 32.06211
Midpoint -30.16521, 30.81832
End -30.54750, 29.42444
Destination services

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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 Via Richardia from Kokstad? +
Via Richardia is about 427.0 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Via Richardia to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Via Richardia to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Via Richardia 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 Via Richardia to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R714.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R718.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R796.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R802.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Via Richardia 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

Salinga
From Via Richardia To Kokstad
: KwaDukuza
From Via Richardia To Kokstad
Port Shepstone
From Via Richardia To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Via Richardia, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 54.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 133.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 150.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 188.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 271.8 km

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