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Distance from Knysna to Tukayi

Knysna to Tukayi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 523.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Knysna → Tukayi
Road distance
523.9 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
436.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 18 min
Start point
Main Road
Return: 12 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
378 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,000.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,004.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,218.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,225.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,319.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,325.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,607.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,617.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,736.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,743.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,115.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,128.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0357, 23.0485
End coords Destination point
-32.7669, 27.5008
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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523.9 km 379 min
Start Knysna
Finish Tukayi
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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
    193.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    0.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    0.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    10.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.7 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  20. Turn left
    1.4 km
  21. Turn left
    0.0 km
  22. Turn slight right
    0.5 km
  23. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ Tukayi → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Tukayi Pretoria to Tukayi Cape Town to Tukayi
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
261.7 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tukayi
06:48 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,189.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,305.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
261.7 km
Total: 523.9 km
Midpoint 261.7 km
523.9 km 379 min
Destination Tukayi -32.76694, 27.50083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 523.9 km
Return-cycle span 1047.8 km
Traversal time 379 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 261.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -33.91417, 25.59919
End -32.76694, 27.50083
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Tukayi? +
Knysna is about 523.9 km from Tukayi by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Tukayi? +
The drive usually takes about 379 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Tukayi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Tukayi? +
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 Tukayi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,000.29 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,004.43 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,218.30 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,225.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Tukayi? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

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

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