Distance from New Look to Knysna

N New Look → Knysna

Road distance

315 km

Highway dominant · N2

New Look to Knysna is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 315.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

273.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 6 min

Start point

Dudumashe

Return: 8 hrs 13 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

246 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

76.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 36 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R633.85

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R636.34

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

95° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

275° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.8388, 20.0900

End coords Destination point

-34.0357, 23.0485

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 19 °C New Look Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Knysna Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

New Look → Knysna

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Car

315 km

4 hrs 6 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

315 km

~4 hrs 50 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 138 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → GRJ (41 min)
🚗 62 km from George Airport
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start New Look

Finish Knysna

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from New Look to Knysna via N2

National highway N2
Head on Dudumashe

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bougard

0.0 km
Turn left onto Khosi

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

41.4 km
Turn left onto Ashton Road

1.1 km
Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Murray Street

1.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street

0.1 km
Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg

0.1 km
Merge slight right

163.2 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

35.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

157.3 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

22.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

52.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

17.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Knysna

07:28 – 17:24

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:26

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 54 min

SunriseDawn break

07:28

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,316.58

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.30

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R62.99

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,385.87

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin New Look Start: Dudumashe -33.83875, 20.08996

Midpoint

157.3 km

Total: 315 km

Midpoint 157.3 km

315 km 247 min

Destination Knysna -34.03573, 23.04849

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 315 km

Return-cycle span 630 km

Traversal time 247 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 157.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.83875, 20.08996

Midpoint -34.20307, 21.51932

End -34.03573, 23.04849

Destination brief

Travelling to Knysna

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Lagoon and forests

Standout

Knysna stands out for its estuary, indigenous forests and the dramatic Knysna Heads, giving it a stronger natural identity than a simple Garden Route stop.

Best for Who this destination suits

Garden Route base Lagoon views Food weekend Forest and beach mix

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The final stop matters. A stay near the lagoon, Leisure Isle, the Heads or the forest side can feel like very different versions of Knysna.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Knysna as a Garden Route base for lagoon town time, forest drives, nearby beaches and short hops to Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield and Wilderness.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Garden Route destination

Known for the Knysna Heads and estuary

Surrounded by indigenous forest and coastline

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is New Look from Knysna? +

New Look is about 315 km from Knysna by road.

How long does it take from New Look to Knysna? +

The drive usually takes about 247 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from New Look to Knysna in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from New Look to Knysna? +

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 New Look to Knysna? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R633.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R636.34 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R633.17 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R663.56 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from New Look to Knysna? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

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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Distance from New Look to Knysna

Places from New Look to Knysna

Quickshop

Shell

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Treats by Louisa

Espresso Cafe

Prince of Tarts

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Shell Select

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

Flat Lizard

Bonjour

Pick n Pay Express

Shell Select

Shell Select

Hyundai Knysna (Hoopers)

Gypsy Bloo

Pick n Pay

Edgars

Norseman Menswear

Telkom

Shoprite

Checkers

Knysna High School

Woolworths

Jet

Creative Design Studio Knysna

Shell Select

Knysna Primary School

Yo Kimono

i4x4.io - Tyres

Laundry Drop & Go

Builders Express

Pick n Pay Express

Elements Retail Nursery

Metelerkamps

Greeff's Butchery and Cafe

Knysna Electronics

KnysnaON

Nissan

All that Jazz

Bonjour

Bodge Engineering

Stander Hydraulics

Vogue Body Worx

Danmar

Venter Engineering

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