Distance from E71 to Knysna

N E71 → Knysna

Road distance

474.5 km

Highway dominant · N2

E71 to Knysna is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 474.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

413.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 42 min

Return: 25 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

342 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 12 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R905.96

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R909.72

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

92° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

272° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9957, 18.5611

End coords Destination point

-34.0357, 23.0485

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 17 °C E71 Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C Knysna Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

E71 → Knysna

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Car

474.5 km

5 hrs 42 min

Road route

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Two-wheeler

474.5 km

~7 hrs 17 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Knysna

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around E71 and Knysna.

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Car services 0.1 km

Route

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Start E71

Finish Knysna

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Directions from E71 to Knysna via N2

National highway N2

Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.1 km
Turn left onto Mthonjeni Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Magowashu Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiba Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Emdeni Street

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Elijah Loza Street

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2: Somerset West

0.6 km
Merge slight right

362.4 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

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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 → E71 E71 to Johannesburg E71 to Pretoria E71 to Cape Town E71 to Durban Johannesburg to Knysna Pretoria to Knysna Cape Town to Knysna

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

236.9 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

34.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

78.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

25.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Knysna

07:19 – 17:29

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 9 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 20 min

SunriseDawn break

07:19

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,983.27

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.49

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R94.89

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,087.65

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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 E71 -33.99570, 18.56108

Midpoint

236.9 km

Total: 474.5 km

Midpoint 236.9 km

474.5 km 5 hrs 42 min

Destination Knysna -34.03573, 23.04849

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 474.5 km

Return-cycle span 948.9 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 236.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99570, 18.56108

Midpoint -34.10624, 20.76914

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 E71 from Knysna? +

E71 is about 474.5 km from Knysna by road.

How long does it take from E71 to Knysna? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E71 to Knysna in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from E71 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 E71 to Knysna? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R905.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R909.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,103.42 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,110.25 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E71 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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Towns along the route

Ntlangano Crescent

From E71 To Knysna

Cape Town

From E71 To Knysna

: Somerset

From E71 To Knysna

: George

From E71 To Knysna

Port Elizabeth

From E71 To Knysna

: Knysna

From E71 To Knysna

Route Locations

Start area

E71, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Knysna, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 99.6 km Difference: 374.9 km

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About 92.6 km Difference: 381.9 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 235.9 km

George to Knysna Same province

About 54.5 km Difference: 419.9 km

Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from E71 to Knysna

Places in Knysna

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

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