Distance from Knysna to Castle Hill

N Knysna → Castle Hill

Road distance

263.1 km

Provincial mix · R102

Knysna to Castle Hill is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 263.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

237.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 9 min

Start point

Main Road

End point

Castle Hill

Return: 6 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

189 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R514.58

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R515.15

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

89° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

269° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0357, 23.0485

End coords Destination point

-33.9640, 25.6204

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 15 °C Knysna Heavy Rain View Forecast → 17 °C Castle Hill Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Knysna → Castle Hill

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Car

263.1 km

3 hrs 9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

263.1 km

~4 hrs 2 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 62 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → JNB → PLZ (35 min)
🚗 2 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ Similar time to driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Knysna

Finish Castle Hill

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Knysna to Castle Hill via R102

Provincial road route R102
Head on Main Road

27.4 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

221.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road

0.5 km
Go straight onto Cape Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Cape Road

7.1 km
Turn right onto Rink Street

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Western Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Western Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Athol Fugard Terrace

0.1 km
Turn left onto Castle Hill

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

Routes ↩ Castle Hill → Knysna Knysna to Johannesburg Knysna to Pretoria Knysna to Cape Town Knysna to Durban Johannesburg to Castle Hill Pretoria to Castle Hill Cape Town to Castle Hill

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

131.4 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

18.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

43.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

14.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Castle Hill

07:14 – 17:15

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 58 min

SunriseDawn break

07:14

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,099.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.26

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R52.63

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,157.82

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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 Knysna Start: Main Road -34.03573, 23.04849

Midpoint

131.4 km

Total: 263.1 km

Midpoint 131.4 km

263.1 km 189 min

Destination Castle Hill End: Castle Hill -33.96397, 25.62038

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 263.1 km

Return-cycle span 526.2 km

Traversal time 189 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 131.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849

Midpoint -34.01691, 24.31869

End -33.96397, 25.62038

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Questions 9

How far is Knysna from Castle Hill? +

Knysna is about 263.1 km from Castle Hill by road.

How long does it take from Knysna to Castle Hill? +

The drive usually takes about 189 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Castle Hill in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Knysna to Castle Hill? +

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 Castle Hill? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R514.58 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R515.15 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R512.50 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R530.49 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Castle Hill? +

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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