Distance from Knysna to Kei Mouth

N Knysna → Kei Mouth
Road distance
630.8 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R72
Knysna to Kei Mouth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 630.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
517.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 50 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 15 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
470 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,269.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,274.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,268.10
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,328.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,674.98
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,681.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,673.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,753.49
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,203.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,212.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,201.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,307.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-32.6814, 28.3758
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Knysna → Kei Mouth
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Places from Knysna to Kei Mouth

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Convenience store Near Knysna

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 0 km from start
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Food & drink Near Knysna

10 Long Street, 6571 1 km from start
Convenience store Near Knysna

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 29 km from start
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Food & drink Near Knysna

Paul

1 Robberg Road, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 30 km from start
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Convenience store Near Knysna

Quickshop

Plettenberg Bay 30 km from start
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Food & drink Near Knysna

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 30 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Knysna

Bonjour

Thornham, 6307 82 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Knysna

Soete Swaan

Johnson Street, Humansdorp 157 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

The Garden Cafe

16 Walker Drive, Gqeberha, 6025 226 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Kei Mouth

Quickshop

9 Breezyvale Road, East London 457 km from start
Fuel stations Approaching Kei Mouth

Shell

110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape 459 km from start
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Supermarkets Approaching Kei Mouth

Shoprite

East London, 5201, Eastern Cape 464 km from start
Convenience store Approaching Kei Mouth

Shell Select

5241, Eastern Cape 466 km from start
Convenience store Approaching Kei Mouth

Shell

8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape 466 km from start
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Supermarkets Approaching Kei Mouth

Checkers

East London, 5241, Eastern Cape 466 km from start
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

630.8 km 470 min
Start Knysna
Finish Kei Mouth
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Knysna to Kei Mouth via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Knysna to Kei Mouth via R72
    Provincial road route R72
  3. Head on Main Road
    27.4 km
  4. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    1.5 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    276.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right
    33.6 km
  21. Turn right
    42.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Steenbras Street
    0.3 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  24. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
315.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 55 min • 3 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82%
Solar data
Daylight window at Kei Mouth
07:04 – 17:06
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,636.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R126.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,775.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
315.2 km
Total: 630.8 km
Midpoint 315.2 km
630.8 km 470 min
Destination Kei Mouth -32.68139, 28.37583

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 630.8 km
Return-cycle span 1261.6 km
Traversal time 470 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 315.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -33.61057, 25.97237
End -32.68139, 28.37583
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Kei Mouth? +
Knysna is about 630.8 km from Kei Mouth by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Kei Mouth? +
The drive usually takes about 470 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Kei Mouth 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 Kei Mouth? +
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 Kei Mouth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,269.46 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,274.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,268.10 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,328.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Kei Mouth? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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