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Distance from Kokstad to Overport

Kokstad to Overport is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min.

N Kokstad → Overport
Road distance
257.9 km
160.2 mi • 139.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
171.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
Return: 6 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R431.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R433.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R480.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R484.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R569.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R572.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R634.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R639.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R749.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R752.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R834.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R841.61
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Overport
22.8°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
22.6°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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257.9 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Kokstad
Finish Overport
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Coulter Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hope Street
    2.2 km
  4. Turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    129.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Anton Lembede Street towards Pietermaritzburg
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Problem Mkhize Road
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left towards M15: Overport
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left onto John Zikhali Road
    0.9 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork onto Vause Road
    0.2 km
  21. Go straight onto Overport Drive
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Peter Mokaba Ridge
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Nelson Road
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kokstad → Overport
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kokstad
Destination area Arrival
Overport
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kokstad → Overport
Kokstad Origin postcode
Not available
Overport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
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19.3 km
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18.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
79.3 km
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
129.0 km
Total: 257.9 km
Midpoint 129.0 km
257.9 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Overport -29.83444, 31.00167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 257.9 km
Return-cycle span 515.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -30.73084, 30.39603
End -29.83444, 31.00167
Destination services

Available in Overport

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Overport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Overport
5
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Overport
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Overport
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Overport
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Overport
2
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad from Overport? +
Kokstad is about 257.9 km from Overport by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to Overport? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Overport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kokstad to Overport? +
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 Kokstad to Overport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R431.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R433.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R480.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R484.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Overport? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Kokstad To Overport
Pietermaritzburg
From Kokstad To Overport
: Overport
From Kokstad To Overport
Peter Mokaba Ridge
From Kokstad To Overport

Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Overport
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.

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 19.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 18.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 79.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 102.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 35.2 km

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