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Distance from George to Knysna R72

George to Knysna R72 is a practical regional trip, covering about 61.1 km in roughly 59 min.

N George → Knysna R72
Road distance
61.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
55.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
59 min
Start point
Hibernia Street
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R102.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R102.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R113.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R114.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R135.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R135.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R150.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R151.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R177.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R178.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R197.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R199.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
99° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
279° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9597, 22.4587
End coords Destination point
-34.0357, 23.0485
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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61.1 km 59 min
Start George
Finish Knysna R72
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    10.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    5.8 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    35.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Knysna R72 → George George to Johannesburg George to Pretoria George to Cape Town George to Durban Johannesburg to Knysna R72 Pretoria to Knysna R72 Cape Town to Knysna R72
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ 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
R255.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R268.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
30.5 km
Total: 61.1 km
Midpoint 30.5 km
61.1 km 59 min
Destination Knysna R72 -34.03573, 23.04849

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 61.1 km
Return-cycle span 122.2 km
Traversal time 59 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 21.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -34.00821, 22.74726
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 8
How far is George from Knysna R72? +
George is about 61.1 km from Knysna R72 by road.
How long does it take from George to Knysna R72? +
The drive usually takes about 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Knysna R72 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from George 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 George to Knysna R72? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R102.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R102.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R113.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R114.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Knysna R72? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From George To Knysna R72

Route Locations

Start area
George, 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

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