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Distance from Knysna to Great Way

Knysna to Great Way is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 222.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Knysna → Great Way
Road distance
222.5 km
138.3 mi • 120.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
198.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Return: 5 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R372.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R374.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R414.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R418.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R491.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R493.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R547.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R551.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R646.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R649.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R720.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R726.28
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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222.5 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Knysna
Finish Great Way
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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
    189.8 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
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Halfway point
111.1 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Knysna → Great Way
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Knysna, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Great Way, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Knysna → Great Way
Knysna Origin postcode
Not available
Great Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
16.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
44.0 km
George to Knysna Overlapping province
168.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Great Way → Knysna
Knysna ↔ Great Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
111.1 km
Total: 222.5 km
Midpoint 111.1 km
222.5 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Great Way -33.90920, 25.19716

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 222.5 km
Return-cycle span 445.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 111.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -33.99093, 24.10265
End -33.90920, 25.19716
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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Great Way? +
Knysna is about 222.5 km from Great Way by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Great Way? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Great Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Great Way? +
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 Great Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R372.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R374.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R414.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R418.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Great Way? +
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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Great Way, Eastern 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.

Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 16.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 44.0 km
George to Knysna Overlapping province
About 54.5 km Difference: 168.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 79.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 122.9 km

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