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Distance from Knysna to Mossel Bay

Knysna to Mossel Bay is a practical regional trip, covering about 108.0 km in roughly 1 hr 30 min.

N Knysna → Mossel Bay
Road distance
108.0 km
67.1 mi • 58.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
84.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 30 min
Return: 3 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R180.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R181.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R201.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R202.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R238.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R239.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R265.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R267.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R313.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R315.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R349.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R352.33
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mossel Bay
13.1°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.5°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
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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108.0 km 1 hr 30 min
Start Knysna
Finish Mossel Bay
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    44.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.4 km
  12. Turn slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    4.1 km
  14. Turn slight left onto George Road
    2.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
53.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
45 min • 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Knysna → Mossel Bay
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Knysna, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Knysna → Mossel Bay
Knysna Origin postcode
Not available
Mossel Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
George to Knysna
3 other similar routes
George to Knysna Same province
53.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
8.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
15.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mossel Bay → Knysna
Knysna ↔ Mossel Bay
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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
53.9 km
Total: 108.0 km
Midpoint 53.9 km
108.0 km 1 hr 30 min
Destination Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 108.0 km
Return-cycle span 215.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 30 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 16.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 53.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -33.99037, 22.51779
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
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Questions 8
How far is Knysna from Mossel Bay? +
Knysna is about 108.0 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Mossel Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Mossel Bay? +
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 Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R180.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R181.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R201.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R202.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Mossel Bay? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Mossel Bay, 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.

George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 53.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 8.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 15.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 53.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 65.7 km

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