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Distance from Kokstad to Ulundi

Kokstad to Ulundi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 487.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min.

N Kokstad → Ulundi
Road distance
487.1 km
302.7 mi • 263.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
317.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
Return: 11 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R815.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R819.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R908.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R915.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,075.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,080.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,198.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,208.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,415.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,422.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,576.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,589.74
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Ulundi
18.3°C
Fog
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.5°C
Day range High / low
H 28° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
43%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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.

487.1 km 5 hrs 42 min
Start Kokstad
Finish Ulundi
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 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 right at the fork
    124.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left
    102.3 km
  16. Turn right
    18.7 km
  17. Turn right onto King Mpande Street
    0.8 km
  18. Turn left onto King Zwelithini Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Chief ET Xolo Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Bhambatha Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 21
Known total R477.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
243.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kokstad → Ulundi
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kokstad
Destination area Arrival
Ulundi
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kokstad → Ulundi
Kokstad Origin postcode
Not available
Ulundi 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
194.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
210.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
114.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Ulundi → Kokstad
Kokstad ↔ Ulundi
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
243.8 km
Total: 487.1 km
Midpoint 243.8 km
487.1 km 5 hrs 42 min
Destination Ulundi -28.29194, 31.42944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 487.1 km
Return-cycle span 974.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 243.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -29.93196, 30.94950
End -28.29194, 31.42944
Destination services

Available in Ulundi

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Ulundi
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ulundi
1
  • Shell
    3838, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Ulundi
2
  • Bonjour
    Princess Magogo Street, Ulundi, 3838
  • Quickshop
    493 Princess Magogo Street, Ulundi
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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad from Ulundi? +
Kokstad is about 487.1 km from Ulundi by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad to Ulundi? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad to Ulundi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kokstad to Ulundi? +
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 Ulundi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R815.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R819.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R908.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R915.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad to Ulundi? +
Yes. There are 21 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

: Durban
From Kokstad To Ulundi
: Gingindlovu
From Kokstad To Ulundi
Eshowe
From Kokstad To Ulundi
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
From Kokstad To Ulundi

Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ulundi
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: 194.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 210.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 114.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 248.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 331.9 km

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