Distance from City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna

N City Centre N5 N2 → Knysna

Road distance

489.0 km

Highway dominant · N2

City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 489.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 50 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

426.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 50 min

Start point

Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Return: 11 hrs 41 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

350 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R956.25

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R957.31

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

93° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

273° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9148, 18.4279

End coords Destination point

-34.0357, 23.0485

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C City Centre N5 N2 Fog View Forecast → 9 °C Knysna Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

City Centre N5 N2 → Knysna

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Car

489.0 km

5 hrs 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

489.0 km

~7 hrs 31 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 17 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → GRJ (41 min)
🚗 62 km from George Airport
↑ 2 hrs 12 min faster than driving · Search →

Places along your journey

Places from City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Hotel Near City Centre N5 N2

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 2 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near City Centre N5 N2

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 2 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start City Centre N5 N2

Finish Knysna

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna via N2

National highway N2
Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport

4.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

376.1 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

35.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

Routes ↩ Knysna → City Centre N5 N2 City Centre N5 N2 to Johannesburg City Centre N5 N2 to Pretoria City Centre N5 N2 to Cape Town City Centre N5 N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Knysna Pretoria to Knysna Cape Town to Knysna

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

244.2 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

81.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Knysna

07:28 – 17:24

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:26

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 9 min

SunriseDawn break

07:28

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,044.03

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.78

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R97.80

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,151.61

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin City Centre N5 N2 Start: Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.91478, 18.42790

Midpoint

244.2 km

Total: 489.0 km

Midpoint 244.2 km

489.0 km 5 hrs 50 min

Destination Knysna -34.03573, 23.04849

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 489.0 km

Return-cycle span 978.0 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 50 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 244.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91478, 18.42790

Midpoint -34.08846, 20.69660

End -34.03573, 23.04849

Destination brief

Travelling to Knysna

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Lagoon and forests

Standout

Knysna stands out for its estuary, indigenous forests and the dramatic Knysna Heads, giving it a stronger natural identity than a simple Garden Route stop.

Best for Who this destination suits

Garden Route base Lagoon views Food weekend Forest and beach mix

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The final stop matters. A stay near the lagoon, Leisure Isle, the Heads or the forest side can feel like very different versions of Knysna.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Knysna as a Garden Route base for lagoon town time, forest drives, nearby beaches and short hops to Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield and Wilderness.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Garden Route destination

Known for the Knysna Heads and estuary

Surrounded by indigenous forest and coastline

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Questions 9

How far is City Centre N5 N2 from Knysna? +

City Centre N5 N2 is about 489.0 km from Knysna by road.

How long does it take from City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna? +

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 City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R984.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R987.94 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R983.01 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,030.19 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from City Centre N5 N2 to Knysna? +

No tollgates are 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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