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Distance from Knysna to Heidelberg

Knysna to Heidelberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 218.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 40 min.

N Knysna → Heidelberg
Road distance
218.7 km
135.9 mi • 118.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
192.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 40 min
Return: 5 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R366.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R367.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R407.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R411.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R483.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R485.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R538.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R542.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R635.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R638.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R708.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R713.91
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 40 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 55 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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218.7 km 2 hrs 40 min
Start Knysna
Finish Heidelberg
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  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
    28.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
109.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 20 min • 1 hr 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Knysna → Heidelberg
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Knysna, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Knysna → Heidelberg
Knysna Origin postcode
Not available
Heidelberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
119.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
126.1 km
George to Knysna Same province
164.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Heidelberg → Knysna
Knysna ↔ Heidelberg
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
109.2 km
Total: 218.7 km
Midpoint 109.2 km
218.7 km 2 hrs 40 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 218.7 km
Return-cycle span 437.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 109.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.18104, 22.03081
End -34.08996, 20.95859
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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Knysna from Heidelberg? +
Knysna is about 218.7 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to Heidelberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to Heidelberg? +
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 Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R366.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R367.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R407.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R411.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to Heidelberg? +
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 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 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 Heidelberg
Mossel Bay
From Knysna To Heidelberg
Cape Town
From Knysna To Heidelberg

Route Locations

Start area
Knysna, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heidelberg, 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 Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 119.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 126.1 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 164.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 19.8 km
Cape Town to George Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 153.7 km

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