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Distance from Knysna to Cape Town International Airport M7

Knysna to Cape Town International Airport M7 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 472.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 40 min.

N Knysna → Cape Town International Airport M7
Road distance
472.4 km
M22
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
410.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 40 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
340 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R790.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R794.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R880.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R888.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,043.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,048.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,162.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,171.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,372.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,379.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,529.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,541.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
270° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
90° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-33.9737, 18.5944
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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472.4 km 5 hrs 40 min
Start Knysna
Finish Cape Town International Airport M7
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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  1. Head on Main Road
    36.9 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    3.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    281.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Cape Town International Airport M7 → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7 Pretoria to Cape Town International Airport M7 Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport M7
07:21 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,974.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,078.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
235.9 km
Total: 472.4 km
Midpoint 235.9 km
472.4 km 5 hrs 40 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport M7 -33.97371, 18.59437

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 472.4 km
Return-cycle span 944.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.10617, 20.78151
End -33.97371, 18.59437
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
5
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
4
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Cape Town International Airport M7? +
Knysna is about 472.4 km from Cape Town International Airport M7 by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Cape Town International Airport M7 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
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 to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R790.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R794.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R880.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R888.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
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. 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

: George
From Knysna To Cape Town International Airport M7
Mossel Bay
From Knysna To Cape Town International Airport M7
Cape Town
From Knysna To Cape Town International Airport M7

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport M7, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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