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Distance from Knysna to Cape Town M5

Knysna to Cape Town M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 489.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 53 min.

N Knysna → Cape Town M5
Road distance
489.4 km
M3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
427.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 53 min
Start point
Main Road
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
353 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R934.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R938.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,138.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,145.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,232.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,238.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,501.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,511.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,622.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,629.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,975.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,988.17
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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
-33.9288, 18.4172
Taxi Local commuter
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Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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489.4 km 5 hrs 53 min
Start Knysna
Finish Cape Town M5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    296.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town (South)
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    3.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Roeland Street
    0.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Cape Town M5 → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town M5 Pretoria to Cape Town M5 Cape Town to Cape Town M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town M5
07:28 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
07:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,045.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,153.35
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
244.4 km
Total: 489.4 km
Midpoint 244.4 km
489.4 km 5 hrs 53 min
Destination Cape Town M5 End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 489.4 km
Return-cycle span 978.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.08830, 20.69565
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

Available in Cape Town M5

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town M5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town M5
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town M5
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town M5
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town M5
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town M5
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town M5
6
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Cape Town M5? +
Knysna is about 489.4 km from Cape Town M5 by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Cape Town M5? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Cape Town M5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Cape Town M5? +
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 M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R934.47 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R938.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,138.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,145.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Cape Town M5? +
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 M5
Mossel Bay
From Knysna To Cape Town M5
Cape Town
From Knysna To Cape Town M5
Table Mountain
From Knysna To Cape Town M5
Gallery Lane
From Knysna To Cape Town M5

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town M5, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 54.5 km Difference: 434.9 km

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