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Distance from Knysna to Grahamstown N2

Knysna to Grahamstown N2 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 308.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Knysna → Grahamstown N2
Road distance
308.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 32 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
212 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R589.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R592.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R718.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R722.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R778.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R781.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R947.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R953.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,023.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,027.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,246.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,254.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-33.6203, 25.9092
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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308.8 km 3 hrs 32 min
Start Knysna
Finish Grahamstown N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    276.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Grahamstown N2 → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Grahamstown N2 Pretoria to Grahamstown N2 Cape Town to Grahamstown N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
154.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grahamstown N2
06:57 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,290.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,358.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
154.2 km
Total: 308.8 km
Midpoint 154.2 km
308.8 km 3 hrs 32 min
Destination Grahamstown N2 -33.62032, 25.90916

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 308.8 km
Return-cycle span 617.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 154.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.03481, 24.55177
End -33.62032, 25.90916
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Grahamstown N2? +
Knysna is about 308.8 km from Grahamstown N2 by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Grahamstown N2? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Grahamstown N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Grahamstown N2? +
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 Grahamstown N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R589.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R592.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R718.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R722.62 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Grahamstown N2? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Knysna To Grahamstown N2

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grahamstown N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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