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Distance from Knysna to Heerengracht

Knysna to Heerengracht is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Knysna → Heerengracht
Road distance
252.8 km
R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
220.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
184 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R423.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R425.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R471.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R475.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R558.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R560.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R621.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R626.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R734.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R738.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R818.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R824.92
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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
-33.7575, 25.4176
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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252.8 km 3 hrs 4 min
Start Knysna
Finish Heerengracht
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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
    192.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Van Stadens Pass
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Cape Road
    4.3 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Witteklip Road
    5.8 km
  11. Continue straight onto Uitenhage Road
    12.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Cuyler Street
    0.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cuyler Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Cuyler Street
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Graaff Reinet Road
    1.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Thorn Street
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Daniel Pienaar Street
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Protea Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. 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 ↩ Heerengracht → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Heerengracht Pretoria to Heerengracht Cape Town to Heerengracht
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heerengracht
06:52 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,056.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,112.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
126.2 km
Total: 252.8 km
Midpoint 126.2 km
252.8 km 3 hrs 4 min
Destination Heerengracht -33.75755, 25.41764

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 252.8 km
Return-cycle span 505.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.00286, 24.26567
End -33.75755, 25.41764
Destination services

Available in Heerengracht

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heerengracht
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Heerengracht
1
  • PEP
    Rabie Street, Despacth, 6220, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Heerengracht
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Heerengracht
2
  • Shell
    150 Durban Street, 6229, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Matanzima Road, KwaNobuhle, 6242, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heerengracht
6
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Heerengracht? +
Knysna is about 252.8 km from Heerengracht by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Heerengracht? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Heerengracht in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Heerengracht? +
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 Heerengracht? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R423.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R425.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R471.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R475.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Heerengracht? +
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 Heerengracht
: Van Stadens Pass
From Knysna To Heerengracht
Uitenhage
From Knysna To Heerengracht

Route Locations

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

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