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Distance from Coast to Knysna R72

Coast to Knysna R72 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 618.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 41 min.

N Coast → Knysna R72
Road distance
618.2 km
N2 N7 R60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
446.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 41 min
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
521 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,034.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,039.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,152.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,162.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,365.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,371.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,521.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,533.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,796.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,805.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,001.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,017.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
121° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
301° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.0587, 18.8822
End coords Destination point
-34.0357, 23.0485
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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618.2 km 8 hrs 41 min
Start Coast
Finish Knysna R72
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    8.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    16.5 km
  4. Turn right
    5.0 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N7: Piketberg
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    70.9 km
  7. Turn left
    31.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  11. Turn right
    31.2 km
  12. Turn left
    3.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    44.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    17.7 km
  24. Turn right
    42.6 km
  25. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  26. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  29. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  30. Merge slight right
    163.2 km
  31. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  34. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    10.6 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    5.8 km
  39. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  40. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  41. Continue straight
    35.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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 R72 → Coast Coast to Johannesburg Coast to Pretoria Coast to Cape Town Coast to Durban Johannesburg to Knysna R72 Pretoria to Knysna R72 Cape Town to Knysna R72
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
309.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 20 min • 4 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
102.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Knysna R72
07:07 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,584.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R123.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,720.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint
309.0 km
Total: 618.2 km
Midpoint 309.0 km
618.2 km 8 hrs 41 min
Destination Knysna R72 -34.03573, 23.04849

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 618.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,236.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 309.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint -33.86691, 20.13019
End -34.03573, 23.04849
Destination services

Available in Knysna R72

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Knysna R72
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Knysna R72
5
  • Gypsy Bloo
    Gypsy Bloo, Memorial Square, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Spring Street, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Norseman Menswear
    Norseman Menswear, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Jet
    Jet, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Yo Kimono
    Queen Street, Knysna, 6571
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Knysna R72
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Knysna R72
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Coast from Knysna R72? +
Coast is about 618.2 km from Knysna R72 by road.
How long does it take from Coast to Knysna R72? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast to Knysna R72 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 Coast to Knysna R72? +
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 Coast to Knysna R72? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,034.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,039.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,152.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,162.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast to Knysna R72? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

: Piketberg
From Coast To Knysna R72
: Robertson
From Coast To Knysna R72
: Heidelberg
From Coast To Knysna R72
George
From Coast To Knysna R72
Port Elizabeth
From Coast To Knysna R72
: Knysna
From Coast To Knysna R72

Route Locations

Start area
Coast, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Knysna R72, 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 Same province
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About 99.6 km Difference: 518.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 379.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 525.6 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 563.7 km

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