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Distance from Durban to Knysna R72

Durban to Knysna R72 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,195.8 km in roughly 14 hrs 10 min.

N Durban → Knysna R72
Road distance
1,195.8 km
M4 N2 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
882.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 10 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
850 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,001.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,011.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,229.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,247.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,641.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,653.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,942.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,966.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,475.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,491.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,871.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,902.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
236° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
56° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-34.0357, 23.0485
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,195.8 km 14 hrs 10 min
Start Durban
Finish Knysna R72
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Start point
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Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right
    304.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  22. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  23. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    1.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    4.0 km
  28. Continue straight
    27.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R500.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
Routes ↩ Knysna R72 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Knysna R72 Pretoria to Knysna R72 Cape Town to Knysna R72
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
597.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 5 min • 7 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
86.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
198.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
64.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.8%
☀ 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
11 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,998.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R239.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,261.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
597.9 km
Total: 1,195.8 km
Midpoint 597.9 km
1,195.8 km 14 hrs 10 min
Destination Knysna R72 -34.03573, 23.04849

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,195.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,391.6 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 597.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -32.65415, 27.97629
End -34.03573, 23.04849
Destination services

Available in Knysna R72

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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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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Knysna R72? +
Durban is about 1,195.8 km from Knysna R72 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Knysna R72? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban to Knysna R72? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,001.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,011.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,229.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,247.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Knysna R72? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates 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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Settlers Way
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: Port Elizabeth
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: George
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
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

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