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Distance from Airport to Kokstad

Airport to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 568.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

N Airport → Kokstad
Road distance
568.8 km
353.5 mi • 307.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
334.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.70×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 35 min
Return: 13 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R952.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R956.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,060.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,069.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,256.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,262.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,399.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,411.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,653.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,661.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,841.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,856.58
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kokstad
12.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.7°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

568.8 km 6 hrs 35 min
Start Airport
Finish Kokstad
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Airport
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn left
    3.8 km
  4. Turn right
    152.6 km
  5. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  6. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right
    129.9 km
  11. Turn right
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  15. Turn left
    2.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R477.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 21 toll points from our database.
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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
284.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Airport → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Airport → Kokstad
Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
275.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
292.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
196.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Kokstad → Airport
Airport ↔ Kokstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Airport -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint
284.7 km
Total: 568.8 km
Midpoint 284.7 km
568.8 km 6 hrs 35 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 568.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,137.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 284.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint -29.62432, 31.12547
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 Airport from Kokstad? +
Airport is about 568.8 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Airport to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R952.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R956.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,060.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,069.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Airport to Kokstad? +
Yes. There are 21 tollgates 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. 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

Port Shepstone
From Airport To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Airport, 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 275.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 292.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 196.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 330.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 413.7 km

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