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Distance from Knysna to Trent Place

Knysna to Trent Place is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,200.0 km in roughly 14 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Knysna → Trent Place
Road distance
1,200.0 km
745.6 mi • 647.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
878.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 17 min
Return: 28 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,008.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,018.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,237.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,255.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,650.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,662.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,952.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,976.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,487.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,503.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,884.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,916.36
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,200.0 km 14 hrs 17 min
Start Knysna
Finish Trent Place
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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
    4.0 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 right at the fork
    9.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.5 km
  24. Merge right
    1.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Vusi Mzimela Road
    2.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Harry Gwala Road
    1.9 km
  27. Turn right onto Denis Shepstone Road
    0.3 km
  28. Continue straight onto Ngwenya Road
    0.6 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mahlathi Road
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Nala Road
    0.6 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockdale Avenue
    0.9 km
  32. Continue slight right onto Trent Place
    0.3 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
600.0 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 8 min • 7 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Knysna → Trent Place
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Knysna, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Trent Place, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Knysna → Trent Place
Knysna Origin postcode
Not available
Trent Place Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
827.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
961.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
906.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Trent Place → Knysna
Knysna ↔ Trent Place
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
600.0 km
Total: 1,200.0 km
Midpoint 600.0 km
1,200.0 km 14 hrs 17 min
Destination Trent Place -29.83692, 30.94326

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,200.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,399.9 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 600.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -32.64190, 27.96603
End -29.83692, 30.94326
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Trent Place
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Trent Place
3
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Trent Place
1
  • ABSA
    150 Avondale Road, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Trent Place
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Trent Place
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Trent Place
1
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Trent Place? +
Knysna is about 1,200.0 km from Trent Place by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Trent Place? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Trent Place 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 Trent Place? +
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 Trent Place? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,008.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,018.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,237.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,255.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Trent Place? +
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. 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 Trent Place
: Grahamstown
From Knysna To Trent Place
: Port Alfred
From Knysna To Trent Place
Expressway
From Knysna To Trent Place
: Durban
From Knysna To Trent Place

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Trent Place, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 827.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 961.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 906.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 923.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,021.4 km

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