Distance from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria

N Knysna → Dn6 Alexandria

Road distance

359.8 km

Provincial mix · N2 / R72

Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 359.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

313.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 6 min

Start point

Main Road

End point

Scheepers Street

Return: 8 hrs 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

246 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 36 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R703.56

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R704.34

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

83° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

263° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0357, 23.0485

End coords Destination point

-33.6531, 26.4094

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Knysna Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Dn6 Alexandria Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Knysna → Dn6 Alexandria

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Car

359.8 km

4 hrs 6 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

359.8 km

~5 hrs 32 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 62 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → JNB → PLZ (35 min)
🚗 83 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
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Places from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria

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Convenience store Near Knysna

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Gray Street

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Convenience store 0.3 km

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Knysna

Finish Dn6 Alexandria

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Main Road

27.4 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

48.9 km
Turn left onto Scheepers Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R219.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

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Halfway point

179.7 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

25.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

59.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

19.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Dn6 Alexandria

07:13 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:12

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:13

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,503.89

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.20

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R71.96

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,583.04

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

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

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849

Midpoint

179.7 km

Total: 359.8 km

Midpoint 179.7 km

359.8 km 4 hrs 6 min

Destination Dn6 Alexandria End: Scheepers Street -33.65306, 26.40944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 359.8 km

Return-cycle span 719.6 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 6 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 179.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849

Midpoint -34.01314, 24.80200

End -33.65306, 26.40944

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Knysna from Dn6 Alexandria? +

Knysna is about 359.8 km from Dn6 Alexandria by road.

How long does it take from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria? +

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 Dn6 Alexandria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R724.03 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R726.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R723.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R757.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria? +

Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Places from Knysna to Dn6 Alexandria

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Paul

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Quickshop

Boxes & Bites

Bonjour

Soete Swaan

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Shell

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Shell

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Alexandria High School

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Bhongweni Public Farm School

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