Distance from Knysna to Port Shepstone

N Knysna → Port Shepstone

Road distance

1,079.2 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R72

Knysna to Port Shepstone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,079.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 55 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

785.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.37×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 55 min

Start point

Main Road

End point

George Street

Return: 25 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

775 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

14 hrs 25 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,171.86

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,180.40

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

64° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

244° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0357, 23.0485

End coords Destination point

-30.7428, 30.4506

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Knysna Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Port Shepstone Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Knysna → Port Shepstone

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Car

1,079.2 km

12 hrs 55 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,079.2 km

~16 hrs 36 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 62 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → MGH (1 hr 37 min)
🚗 28 km from Margate Airport
↑ 8 hrs 9 min faster than driving · Search →

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Food & drink Near Knysna

10 Long Street, 6571 1 km from start

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Convenience store Near Knysna

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Knysna

Finish Port Shepstone

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Knysna to Port Shepstone via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Knysna to Port Shepstone via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Main Road

27.4 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

236.1 km
Turn left onto Currie Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

217.7 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

304.6 km
Continue straight

2.6 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left onto Bazley Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto George Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 9

Known total R465.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 9 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

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

539.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 27 min • 6 hrs 27 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

77.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

179.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

58.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Port Shepstone

06:53 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:58

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 10 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 5 min

SunriseDawn break

06:53

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,511.21

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R21.58

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R215.85

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,748.64

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849

Midpoint

539.5 km

Total: 1,079.2 km

Midpoint 539.5 km

1,079.2 km 12 hrs 55 min

Destination Port Shepstone End: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,079.2 km

Return-cycle span 2,158.5 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 55 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 539.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849

Midpoint -33.03567, 27.85189

End -30.74278, 30.45056

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Knysna from Port Shepstone? +

Knysna is about 1,079.2 km from Port Shepstone by road.

How long does it take from Knysna to Port Shepstone? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone? +

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 Port Shepstone? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,171.86 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,180.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,169.53 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,273.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Port Shepstone? +

Yes. There are 9 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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