Distance from E 45 Flensborg to Knysna

N E 45 Flensborg → Knysna

Road distance

605.5 km

Highway dominant · N2 / N7

E 45 Flensborg to Knysna is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 605.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 11 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

475.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.27×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 11 min

Start point

Flensborg Drive

Return: 14 hrs 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

431 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 56 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,184.07

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,185.38

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

104° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

284° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.0786, 18.0488

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 14 °C E 45 Flensborg Rain View Forecast → 15 °C Knysna Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

E 45 Flensborg → Knysna

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Car

605.5 km

7 hrs 11 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

605.5 km

~9 hrs 18 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 112 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → GRJ (41 min)
🚗 62 km from George Airport
↑ 1 hr 50 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 45 Flensborg

Finish Knysna

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from E 45 Flensborg to Knysna via N7 and N2

National highway route N7N2
Head on Flensborg Drive

0.0 km
Turn left onto Ellefsen Close

0.2 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Paradise Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oostewal Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Oostewal Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Oostewal Street

1.4 km
Continue straight onto Langebaan Road

6.0 km
Turn right

86.5 km
Turn left onto Melkbosstrand Road

8.5 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N7: Cape Town

0.7 km
Merge slight right

17.7 km
Continue straight onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

7.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way

367.6 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 → E 45 Flensborg E 45 Flensborg to Johannesburg E 45 Flensborg to Pretoria E 45 Flensborg to Cape Town E 45 Flensborg to Durban Johannesburg to Knysna Pretoria to Knysna Cape Town to Knysna

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

302.5 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

43.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

100.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

78.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Knysna

07:27 – 17:25

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:26

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 24 min

SunriseDawn break

07:27

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,531.00

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.11

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R121.10

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,664.21

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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

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Origin E 45 Flensborg Start: Flensborg Drive -33.07864, 18.04881

Midpoint

302.5 km

Total: 605.5 km

Midpoint 302.5 km

605.5 km 7 hrs 11 min

Destination Knysna -34.03573, 23.04849

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 605.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,211.0 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 302.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.07864, 18.04881

Midpoint -34.09446, 20.13906

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E 45 Flensborg from Knysna? +

E 45 Flensborg is about 605.5 km from Knysna by road.

How long does it take from E 45 Flensborg to Knysna? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E 45 Flensborg to Knysna 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 E 45 Flensborg 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 E 45 Flensborg to Knysna? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,218.51 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,223.31 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,217.20 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,275.62 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 45 Flensborg to Knysna? +

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

Ellefsen Close

From E 45 Flensborg To Knysna

: Cape Town

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: Goodwood

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: Cape Town International Airport

From E 45 Flensborg To Knysna

Somerset

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Settlers Way

From E 45 Flensborg To Knysna

: George

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Port Elizabeth

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: Knysna

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Places from E 45 Flensborg to Knysna

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Shell Select

Oumeul Bakkery

Quickshop

Shell

Treats by Louisa

Espresso Cafe

Prince of Tarts

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Shelley du Plessis Art

Shell Select

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

Shell Select

Shell Select

Hyundai Knysna (Hoopers)

Gypsy Bloo

Pick n Pay

Edgars

Norseman Menswear

Telkom

Shoprite

Checkers

Knysna High School

Woolworths

Jet

Creative Design Studio Knysna

Shell Select

Knysna Primary School

Yo Kimono

i4x4.io - Tyres

Laundry Drop & Go

Builders Express

Pick n Pay Express

Elements Retail Nursery

Metelerkamps

Greeff's Butchery and Cafe

Knysna Electronics

KnysnaON

Nissan

All that Jazz

Bonjour

Bodge Engineering

Stander Hydraulics

Vogue Body Worx

Danmar

Venter Engineering

Bonjour

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