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Distance from Kokstad to Riverlea

Kokstad to Riverlea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,016.3 km in roughly 12 hrs 28 min.

N Kokstad → Riverlea
Road distance
1,016.3 km
631.5 mi • 548.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
758.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
54
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 28 min
Return: 24 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,701.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,709.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,895.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,910.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,244.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,255.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,500.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,520.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,953.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,967.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,290.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,316.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,016.3 km 12 hrs 28 min
Start Kokstad
Finish Riverlea
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 right
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    174.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  20. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  24. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    1.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    4.0 km
  30. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    3.4 km
  35. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.5 km
  38. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.1 km
  39. Continue straight onto Courtenay Street
    1.4 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Davidson Road
    0.1 km
  41. Continue onto Davidson Road
    1.1 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.1 km
  43. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Witfontein Road
    0.0 km
  45. Continue onto Witfontein Road
    0.1 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Witfontein Road
    0.0 km
  47. Continue onto Witfontein Road
    0.7 km
  48. Continue straight onto George Road
    0.9 km
  49. Turn right onto Fortuin Street
    0.3 km
  50. Turn left
    0.0 km
  51. Turn left
    0.0 km
  52. Turn right
    0.1 km
  53. Go straight onto Jonas Street
    0.2 km
  54. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
508.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 14 min • 6 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kokstad → Riverlea
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kokstad
Destination area Arrival
Riverlea, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kokstad → Riverlea
Kokstad Origin postcode
Not available
Riverlea 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 Overlapping province
643.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
777.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
723.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Riverlea → Kokstad
Kokstad ↔ Riverlea
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Kokstad to Pretoria Related trip
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Kokstad to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
508.0 km
Total: 1,016.3 km
Midpoint 508.0 km
1,016.3 km 12 hrs 28 min
Destination Riverlea -33.94756, 22.42336

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,016.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,032.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 54
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 508.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -33.45314, 27.17976
End -33.94756, 22.42336
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Riverlea
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Riverlea
2
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Riverlea
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad from Riverlea? +
Kokstad is about 1,016.3 km from Riverlea by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to Riverlea? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Riverlea 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 Kokstad to Riverlea? +
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 Riverlea? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,701.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,709.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,895.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,910.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Riverlea? +
Yes. There are 3 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Riverlea, Western Cape
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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 643.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 777.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 723.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 739.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 837.7 km

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