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Distance from Knysna to Settlers Way M52

Knysna to Settlers Way M52 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 484.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min.

N Knysna → Settlers Way M52
Road distance
484.3 km
M52 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
418.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 47 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
347 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R810.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R814.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R903.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R910.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,069.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,074.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,191.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,201.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,407.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,414.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,567.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,580.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
270° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
90° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-33.9497, 18.5061
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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484.3 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Knysna
Finish Settlers Way M52
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Main Road
    36.9 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    3.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    292.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Raapenberg Road
    0.3 km
  14. Go straight onto Raapenberg Road
    0.1 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    1.9 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Settlers Way M52 → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Settlers Way M52 Pretoria to Settlers Way M52 Cape Town to Settlers Way M52
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Halfway point
241.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Settlers Way M52
07:20 – 18:05
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,024.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,130.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
241.8 km
Total: 484.3 km
Midpoint 241.8 km
484.3 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Settlers Way M52 -33.94973, 18.50607

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 484.3 km
Return-cycle span 968.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 241.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.09311, 20.72291
End -33.94973, 18.50607
Destination services

Available in Settlers Way M52

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Settlers Way M52? +
Knysna is about 484.3 km from Settlers Way M52 by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Settlers Way M52? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Settlers Way M52 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Settlers Way M52? +
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 Settlers Way M52? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R810.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R814.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R903.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R910.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Settlers Way M52? +
No tollgates are 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 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

: George
From Knysna To Settlers Way M52
Mossel Bay
From Knysna To Settlers Way M52
Cape Town
From Knysna To Settlers Way M52
Pinelands
From Knysna To Settlers Way M52
: Cape Town International Airport
From Knysna To Settlers Way M52
Somerset
From Knysna To Settlers Way M52
Settlers Way
From Knysna To Settlers Way M52

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Settlers Way M52, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 245.7 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 429.7 km

Reverse route and related trips

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