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Distance from Knysna to Merewent

Knysna to Merewent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,186.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 6 min.

N Knysna → Merewent
Road distance
1,186.9 km
737.5 mi • 640.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
874.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 6 min
Return: 28 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,986.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,996.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,213.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,231.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,621.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,634.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,920.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,944.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,449.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,465.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,842.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,873.83
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,186.9 km 14 hrs 6 min
Start Knysna
Finish Merewent
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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
    276.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    2.0 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Merewent
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Service Road
    0.9 km
  25. Turn right onto Basil February Road
    1.2 km
  26. Continue straight onto Badulla Drive
    0.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Dinapur Road
    0.4 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R500.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
593.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 3 min • 7 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Knysna → Merewent
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Knysna, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Merewent
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Knysna → Merewent
Knysna Origin postcode
Not available
Merewent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
814.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
948.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
893.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Merewent → Knysna
Knysna ↔ Merewent
Knysna to Johannesburg Related trip
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Knysna to Pretoria Related trip
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Knysna to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
593.4 km
Total: 1,186.9 km
Midpoint 593.4 km
1,186.9 km 14 hrs 6 min
Destination Merewent -29.95759, 30.97754

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,186.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,373.9 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 593.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -32.67889, 28.01209
End -29.95759, 30.97754
Destination services

Available in Merewent

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Merewent
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Merewent
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Merewent? +
Knysna is about 1,186.9 km from Merewent by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Merewent? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Merewent 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 Merewent? +
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 Merewent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,986.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,996.31 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,213.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,231.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Merewent? +
Yes. There are 11 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Knysna To Merewent
: Grahamstown
From Knysna To Merewent
: Port Alfred
From Knysna To Merewent
Expressway
From Knysna To Merewent
: Durban
From Knysna To Merewent
Lamont
From Knysna To Merewent
Umlazi
From Knysna To Merewent

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 814.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 948.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 893.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 910.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,008.4 km

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