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Distance from Knysna to Marine Way

Knysna to Marine Way is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 270.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Knysna → Marine Way
Road distance
270 km
M3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
236.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 8 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 6 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
188 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R515.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R517.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R627.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R631.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R680.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R682.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R828.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R833.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R894.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R898.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,089.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,096.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-33.8707, 25.6026
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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270 km 189 min
Start Knysna
Finish Marine Way
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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
    233.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    1.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Dolphin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Marine Way → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Marine Way Pretoria to Marine Way Cape Town to Marine Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.8 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
19.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Marine Way
06:58 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,128.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,187.79
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
134.8 km
Total: 270 km
Midpoint 134.8 km
270 km 189 min
Destination Marine Way -33.87069, 25.60259

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 270 km
Return-cycle span 540 km
Traversal time 189 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.02779, 24.35331
End -33.87069, 25.60259
Destination services

Available in Marine Way

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 Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Marine Way
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Marine Way
1
  • ABSA
    Kempston Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Marine Way
4
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Marine Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Marine Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Marine Way? +
Knysna is about 270 km from Marine Way by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Marine Way? +
The drive usually takes about 189 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Marine Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Marine Way? +
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 Marine Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R515.46 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R517.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R627.80 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R631.69 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Marine Way? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 60
Road: Not available
Postal code: 6210

Postal codes

Knysna
Not available
Marine Way
6210

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