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Distance from Knysna to Dover N3

Knysna to Dover N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 59 min.

N Knysna → Dover N3
Road distance
488.7 km
M9 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
422.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 59 min
Start point
Main Road
End point
Dover Road
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
359 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R933.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R936.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,136.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,143.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,231.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,236.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,499.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,508.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,619.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,626.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,973.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,985.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
269° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
89° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-34.0476, 18.4682
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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488.7 km 5 hrs 59 min
Start Knysna
Finish Dover N3
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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
    276.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    5.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    3.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9
    0.5 km
  18. Turn slight left onto Govan Mbeki Road towards Wetton
    2.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Wetton Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Wetton Road
    4.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Morom Road
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Maynard Road
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Roscommon Road towards Heathfield
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Gordon Road
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Dover Road
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Dover N3 → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Dover N3 Pretoria to Dover N3 Cape Town to Dover N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 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
81.3 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
86.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dover N3
07:27 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,042.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,150.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
244.0 km
Total: 488.7 km
Midpoint 244.0 km
488.7 km 5 hrs 59 min
Destination Dover N3 End: Dover Road -34.04758, 18.46824

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 488.7 km
Return-cycle span 977.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.08897, 20.69943
End -34.04758, 18.46824
Destination services

Available in Dover N3

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 Dover N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Dover N3
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Dover N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Dover N3
3
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Dover N3? +
Knysna is about 488.7 km from Dover N3 by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Dover N3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Dover N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Dover N3? +
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 Dover N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R933.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R936.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,136.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,143.48 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Dover N3? +
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 Dover N3
Mossel Bay
From Knysna To Dover N3
Cape Town
From Knysna To Dover N3
: Mitchell's Plain
From Knysna To Dover N3
Bellville
From Knysna To Dover N3
Wetton
From Knysna To Dover N3
Wynberg
From Knysna To Dover N3
Heathfield
From Knysna To Dover N3
Punts Estate
From Knysna To Dover N3

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dover N3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 250.1 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 434.1 km

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