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Distance from Knysna to George

Knysna to George is a practical regional trip, covering about 61.1 km in roughly 1 hr 0 min.

N Knysna → George
Road distance
61.1 km
38.0 mi • 33.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
55.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 0 min
Return: 2 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 0 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R102.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R102.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R114.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R114.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R135.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R135.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R150.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R151.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R177.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R178.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R197.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R199.52
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for George
14.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.6°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
40%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 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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Start, destination and route line.

61.1 km 1 hr 0 min
Start Knysna
Finish George
Map key
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. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 min • 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Knysna → George
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Knysna, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Knysna → George
Knysna Origin postcode
Not available
George 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
6.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
7.1 km
18.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Knysna
Knysna ↔ George
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Knysna -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint
30.5 km
Total: 61.1 km
Midpoint 30.5 km
61.1 km 1 hr 0 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 61.1 km
Return-cycle span 122.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 0 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 21.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03573, 23.04849
Midpoint -34.00819, 22.74720
End -33.95972, 22.45871
Destination services

Available in George

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around George
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around George
2
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around George
6
Destination brief

Travelling to George

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

Signature Garden Route hub
Standout Business hub with beaches, forest and mountain access
George holds a different role from many coastal holiday towns because it combines Garden Route business importance with fast access to beaches, mountains, forests and golf travel.
Best for Who this destination suits
Garden Route base Golf trip Business and leisure mix Airport-side stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The route can end in central George, the airport side, Herolds Bay, Wilderness or a nearby inland stay, and those arrivals do not feel the same.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use George as a central Garden Route base for airport access, golf, coastal links and onward drives to Wilderness, Knysna and Oudtshoorn direction.
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Questions 8
How far is Knysna from George? +
Knysna is about 61.1 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Knysna to George? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Knysna to George in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Knysna to George? +
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 George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R102.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R102.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R114.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R114.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Knysna to George? +
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
George, 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: 6.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 7.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 18.9 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 20.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 31.5 km

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