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Distance from Mariannhill to Kokstad

Mariannhill to Kokstad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 266.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 10 min.

N Mariannhill → Kokstad
Road distance
266.5 km
165.6 mi • 143.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
155.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.71×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 10 min
Return: 6 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R446.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R448.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R496.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R500.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R588.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R591.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R655.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R660.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R774.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R778.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R862.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R869.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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266.5 km 3 hrs 10 min
Start Mariannhill
Finish Kokstad
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Abbot Francis Road
    0.1 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Abbot Francis Road
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Richmond Road
    1.2 km
  5. Turn right towards N3: Durban
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    1.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  9. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    10.2 km
  10. Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    114.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right
    129.9 km
  14. Turn right
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  18. Turn left
    2.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mariannhill → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mariannhill
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mariannhill → Kokstad
Mariannhill Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
10.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
27.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
26.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Kokstad → Mariannhill
Mariannhill ↔ Kokstad
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Route sheet

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Origin Mariannhill -29.84528, 30.82472
Midpoint
133.3 km
Total: 266.5 km
Midpoint 133.3 km
266.5 km 3 hrs 10 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 266.5 km
Return-cycle span 532.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.84528, 30.82472
Midpoint -30.75266, 30.42816
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 Mariannhill from Kokstad? +
Mariannhill is about 266.5 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Mariannhill to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mariannhill to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mariannhill 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 Mariannhill to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R446.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R448.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R496.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R500.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mariannhill to Kokstad? +
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 Mariannhill To Kokstad
: Queensburgh
From Mariannhill To Kokstad
Pinetown
From Mariannhill To Kokstad
New Germany
From Mariannhill To Kokstad
: Port Shepstone
From Mariannhill To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Mariannhill
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 10.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 27.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 26.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 87.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 111.3 km

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