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Distance from Knysna to Toll R603

Knysna to Toll R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 921.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Knysna → Toll R603
Road distance
921.0 km
N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
701.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 52 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
712 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,541.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,549.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,717.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,731.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,034.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,043.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,266.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,284.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,676.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,689.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,981.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,006.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-31.2925, 29.7968
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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921.0 km 11 hrs 52 min
Start Knysna
Finish Toll R603
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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
    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
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Sutherland Drive
    37.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    33.8 km
  23. Turn slight left
    15.4 km
  24. Turn left
    3.0 km
  25. Go straight
    32.1 km
  26. Turn right
    3.2 km
  27. Continue straight
    4.0 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork
    12.6 km
  29. Turn left
    0.0 km
  30. Turn left
    1.4 km
  31. Turn slight right
    5.5 km
  32. 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 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
Routes ↩ Toll R603 → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Toll R603 Pretoria to Toll R603 Cape Town to Toll R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
460.3 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 56 min • 5 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
66.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
153.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Toll R603
06:35 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,849.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R184.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,052.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
460.3 km
Total: 921.0 km
Midpoint 460.3 km
921.0 km 11 hrs 52 min
Destination Toll R603 -31.29253, 29.79683

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 921.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,842.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 460.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -33.35153, 27.31365
End -31.29253, 29.79683
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Toll R603
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Toll R603? +
Knysna is about 921.0 km from Toll R603 by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Toll R603? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Toll R603 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 Toll R603? +
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 Toll R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,541.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,549.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,717.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,731.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Toll R603? +
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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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Knysna To Toll R603
: Grahamstown
From Knysna To Toll R603
: Port Alfred
From Knysna To Toll R603
Expressway
From Knysna To Toll R603

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Toll R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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