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Distance from Knysna R72 to Durban

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

N Knysna R72 → Durban
Road distance
1,195.8 km
N2 R72
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
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 10 min
Start point
Main Road
End point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
850 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 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
R2,001.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,011.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,229.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,248.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,641.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,653.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,942.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,966.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,475.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,491.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,871.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,902.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
60° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
240° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,195.8 km 14 hrs 10 min
Start Knysna R72
Finish Durban
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main Road
    27.4 km
  2. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    1.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    276.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.4 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea
    0.2 km
  24. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
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
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Durban → Knysna R72 Knysna R72 to Johannesburg Knysna R72 to Pretoria Knysna R72 to Cape Town Knysna R72 to Durban Johannesburg to Durban Pretoria to Durban Cape Town to Durban
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 Durban
06:28 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,998.44
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
R5,261.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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

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 27
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 597.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -32.65659, 27.97966
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Warm coast metro
Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull
Best for Who this destination suits
Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.
Local pulse
Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning
The city combines leisure and event travel
The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Knysna R72 from Durban? +
Knysna R72 is about 1,195.8 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Knysna R72 to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna R72 to Durban 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 Knysna R72 to Durban? +
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 Knysna R72 to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,001.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,011.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,229.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,248.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna R72 to Durban? +
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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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Knysna R72 To Durban
: Grahamstown
From Knysna R72 To Durban
: Port Alfred
From Knysna R72 To Durban
Expressway
From Knysna R72 To Durban
: Durban
From Knysna R72 To Durban
Berea
From Knysna R72 To Durban
Coast
From Knysna R72 To Durban
Beaches
From Knysna R72 To Durban
Pietermaritzburg
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Victoria Emb
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Route Locations

Start area
Knysna R72, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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