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Distance from Knysna to Gqeberha N3

N Knysna → Gqeberha N3
Road distance
262.8 km
R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
237.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 9 min
Start point
Main Road
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
189 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R501.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R503.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R611.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R615.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R662.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R664.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R806.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R811.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R871.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R874.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,061.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,067.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
89° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
269° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-33.9619, 25.6187
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Knysna to Gqeberha N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 262.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Knysna → Gqeberha N3
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Car
262.8 km
3 hrs 9 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
262.8 km
~4 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
263 km
↑ 37 min faster
Flight time
31 min
With airport
~2 hrs 31 min
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262.8 km 3 hrs 9 min
Start Knysna
Finish Gqeberha N3
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Main Road
    27.4 km
  2. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    1.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    221.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.5 km
  9. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    7.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Russell Road
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Parliament Street
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
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R73.00
Tsitsikamma
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R73.00
Routes ↩ Gqeberha N3 → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Gqeberha N3 Pretoria to Gqeberha N3 Cape Town to Gqeberha N3
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Halfway point
131.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gqeberha N3
07:03 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:03
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,098.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,156.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
131.2 km
Total: 262.8 km
Midpoint 131.2 km
262.8 km 3 hrs 9 min
Destination Gqeberha N3 End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 262.8 km
Return-cycle span 525.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 131.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.01640, 24.31709
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Places

Places in Gqeberha N3

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

42 places
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank Govan Mbeki Avenue
🏫
School

Saint Augustines Primary School

🏫 School Prospect Hill, Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Govan Mbeki Avenue
👔
Clothing store

Cuspal

👔 Clothing store Fleming Street
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School

Khumbulani High School

🏫 School Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store

Kwik Spar

📍 Convenience store Rink Street
🏫
School

St George's Primary School

🏫 School Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 298 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth
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School

Greenwood Primary School

🏫 School Park Drive, Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape
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School

The Hill College

🏫 School Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 177 Walmer Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
🏫
School

Quest School

🏫 School Hoy Avenue, Gqeberha
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Westbourne Road
🏫
School

School of Rail

🏫 School Carnarvon Place, Gqeberha
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Supermarket

Kwikspar

📍 Supermarket 1st Avenue, Gqeberha
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Convenience store

📍 Convenience store Westbourne Road, Gqeberha
🏫
School

Pooh and Friends

🏫 School 21 Villiers Road
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Port Elizabeth, 6001, Eastern Cape
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Shopping centre

Humerail Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Port Elizabeth, 6001
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Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket 62 Cape Road, Gqeberha
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Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank Green Street
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Lavinia Street
🏦
Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Lavinia Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Lavinia Street
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 6001, Eastern Cape
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 5 Harrower Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 6070, Eastern Cape
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Shopping centre

Dolphins Leap

🏬 Shopping centre Port Elizabeth, 6001
👔
Clothing store

The Little Slipper Factory Shop

👔 Clothing store Main Road
🏦
Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank 270 Cape Road
👔
Clothing store

Pick n Pay Clothing

👔 Clothing store Marine Drive, Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell

⛽ Convenience store 288 Cape Road, 6045, Eastern Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 6045, Eastern Cape
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Port Elizabeth, 6045, Eastern Cape
🏬
Shopping centre

Mercado Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Port Elizabeth, 6001
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Shopping centre

Torquay Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Torquay Street, Port Elizabeth, 6001
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Shopping centre

Summerstrand Village

🏬 Shopping centre 8th Avenue, Port Elizabeth, 6001
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
🏬
Shopping centre

Walmer Park Shopping Center

🏬 Shopping centre Cnr Main Road & 16th Avenue
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Gqeberha N3? +
Knysna is about 262.8 km from Gqeberha N3 by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Gqeberha N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Gqeberha N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R501.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R503.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R611.23 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R615.02 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Gqeberha N3? +
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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Knysna To Gqeberha N3
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Knysna To Gqeberha N3

Route Locations

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

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