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Distance from Knysna to Wellington

Knysna to Wellington is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 445.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 56 min.

N Knysna → Wellington
Road distance
445.0 km
276.5 mi • 240.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
375.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 56 min
Return: 11 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R744.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R748.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R829.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R836.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R982.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R987.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,094.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,103.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,293.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,299.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,440.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,452.30
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Wellington
12.9°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.8°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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445.0 km 5 hrs 56 min
Start Knysna
Finish Wellington
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    81.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp left
    0.1 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Stasie Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Voortrek Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  19. Turn slight right onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    42.6 km
  21. Continue left
    17.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    44.9 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Robertson Street
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Robertson Street
    2.6 km
  26. Turn left onto High Street towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  28. Continue straight onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  31. Turn left
    33.3 km
  32. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  34. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  35. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    2.5 km
  36. Turn right onto Van der Stel Street
    3.6 km
  37. Turn right onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    3.2 km
  38. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    3.6 km
  39. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  40. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  41. Turn right onto Rose Street
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
222.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Knysna → Wellington
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Knysna, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Wellington, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Knysna → Wellington
Knysna Origin postcode
Not available
Wellington Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
72.5 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
345.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
206.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Wellington → Knysna
Knysna ↔ Wellington
Knysna to Johannesburg 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
222.2 km
Total: 445.0 km
Midpoint 222.2 km
445.0 km 5 hrs 56 min
Destination Wellington -33.64306, 19.01056

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 445.0 km
Return-cycle span 890.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 222.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.11331, 20.92247
End -33.64306, 19.01056
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Wellington
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Wellington
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Wellington
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wellington
6
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Wellington? +
Knysna is about 445.0 km from Wellington by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Wellington? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Wellington in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Wellington? +
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 Wellington? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R744.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R748.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R829.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R836.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Wellington? +
Yes. There are 4 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: George
From Knysna To Wellington
Mossel Bay
From Knysna To Wellington
Cape Town
From Knysna To Wellington
Worcester
From Knysna To Wellington

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wellington, Western Cape
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 Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 72.5 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 345.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 206.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 352.4 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 390.4 km

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