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Distance from Knysna to Garies

N Knysna → Garies
Road distance
807.4 km
Knysna to Garies is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 807.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
612.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 50 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 19 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
590 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,541.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,547.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,877.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,889.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,034.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,042.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,477.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,492.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,676.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,687.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,259.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,279.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
308° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
128° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-30.5607, 17.9888
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 24 °C Knysna Showers View Forecast → 20 °C Garies Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Knysna → Garies
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Car
807.4 km
9 hrs 50 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
807.4 km
~12 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
807 km
~1 hr 36 min
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807.4 km 591 min
Start Knysna
Finish Garies
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Destination
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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
    81.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp left
    0.1 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Stasie Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Voortrek Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  19. Turn slight right onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    42.6 km
  21. Continue left
    17.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    45.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Robertson Street
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Robertson Street
    2.6 km
  26. Turn left onto High Street towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  28. Continue straight onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  31. Turn left
    3.9 km
  32. Turn right
    31.2 km
  33. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  35. Turn right
    68.6 km
  36. Turn right
    13.3 km
  37. Continue straight
    278.5 km
  38. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Garies
    0.3 km
  39. Continue left
    0.3 km
  40. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.3 km
  41. Turn right
    0.2 km
  42. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Garies → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Garies Pretoria to Garies Cape Town to Garies
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
403.7 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 55 min • 4 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
134.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Garies
07:29 – 17:58
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,374.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R161.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,552.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
403.7 km
Total: 807.4 km
Midpoint 403.7 km
807.4 km 591 min
Destination Garies -30.56074, 17.98880

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 807.4 km
Return-cycle span 1614.8 km
Traversal time 591 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 403.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -33.56113, 19.25128
End -30.56074, 17.98880
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Garies? +
Knysna is about 807.4 km from Garies by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Garies? +
The drive usually takes about 591 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Garies 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 to Garies? +
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 Garies? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,541.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,547.98 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,877.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,889.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Garies? +
No tollgates are 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Garies, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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