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Distance from Willow Lane to Kokstad N2

Willow Lane to Kokstad N2 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 187.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 20 min.

N Willow Lane → Kokstad N2
Road distance
187.7 km
R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
129.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 20 min
Start point
Willow Lane
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
140 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R358.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R359.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R436.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R439.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R472.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R474.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R576.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R579.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R622.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R624.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R757.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R762.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
174° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
354° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5860, 30.2974
End coords Destination point
-30.7469, 30.4337
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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187.7 km 2 hrs 20 min
Start Willow Lane
Finish Kokstad N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Willow Lane
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Valley Road
    0.1 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Dennis Shepstone Drive
    3.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Old Howick Road towards Pietermaritzburg
    6.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Alan Paton Avenue
    1.9 km
  10. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Blackburrow Road
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Cleland Road
    0.3 km
  13. Go straight
    0.2 km
  14. Merge slight right
    13.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  18. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Kokstad N2 → Willow Lane Willow Lane to Johannesburg Willow Lane to Pretoria Willow Lane to Cape Town Willow Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Kokstad N2 Pretoria to Kokstad N2 Cape Town to Kokstad N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
94.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad N2
06:33 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R784.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R37.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R825.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Willow Lane Start: Willow Lane -29.58604, 30.29745
Midpoint
94.0 km
Total: 187.7 km
Midpoint 94.0 km
187.7 km 2 hrs 20 min
Destination Kokstad N2 -30.74692, 30.43372

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 187.7 km
Return-cycle span 375.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 10.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 94.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58604, 30.29745
Midpoint -30.06265, 30.82179
End -30.74692, 30.43372
Destination services

Available in Kokstad N2

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kokstad N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kokstad N2
1
  • PEP
    Izothsha Road, Margate, 4265, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kokstad N2
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kokstad N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Willow Lane from Kokstad N2? +
Willow Lane is about 187.7 km from Kokstad N2 by road.
How long does it take from Willow Lane to Kokstad N2? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Willow Lane to Kokstad N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Willow Lane to Kokstad N2? +
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 Willow Lane to Kokstad N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R358.44 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R359.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R436.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R439.27 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Willow Lane to Kokstad N2? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

Pietermaritzburg
From Willow Lane To Kokstad N2
: Umumbulu
From Willow Lane To Kokstad N2
Richmond
From Willow Lane To Kokstad N2

Route Locations

Start area
Willow Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kokstad N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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