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Distance from Pinetown to Kokstad

Pinetown to Kokstad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 264.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 6 min.

N Pinetown → Kokstad
Road distance
264.4 km
164.3 mi • 142.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.65×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 6 min
Return: 6 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R442.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R444.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R492.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R496.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R583.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R586.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R650.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R655.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R768.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R771.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R855.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R862.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 21 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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264.4 km 3 hrs 6 min
Start Pinetown
Finish Kokstad
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Josiah Gumede Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Moodie Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Saint Johns Avenue
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    12.7 km
  7. Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    114.7 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
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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.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
132.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 33 min • 1 hr 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pinetown → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pinetown
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pinetown → Kokstad
Pinetown 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
12.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
25.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
28.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Kokstad → Pinetown
Pinetown ↔ Kokstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Pinetown -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint
132.3 km
Total: 264.4 km
Midpoint 132.3 km
264.4 km 3 hrs 6 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 264.4 km
Return-cycle span 528.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 132.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81427, 30.85819
Midpoint -30.75120, 30.41770
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 Pinetown from Kokstad? +
Pinetown is about 264.4 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Pinetown to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pinetown to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pinetown 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 Pinetown to Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R442.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R444.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R492.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R496.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pinetown 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

: Port Shepstone
From Pinetown To Kokstad

Route Locations

Start area
Pinetown
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: 12.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 25.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 28.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 85.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 109.2 km

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