How far is it from Shawlands to Knightswood?

The distance between Shawlands and Knightswood is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Shawlands to Knightswood?

The drive from Shawlands to Knightswood takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Shawlands to Knightswood?

The fastest route from Shawlands to Knightswood covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Knightswood from Shawlands?

Knightswood lies roughly to the north-west of Shawlands.

Are there charging stations between Shawlands and Knightswood?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shawlands to Knightswood, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Duke Street, Glasgow (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 342.

Shawlands Knightswood

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Shawlands to Knightswood takes about 20 min via A814. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 8 mi

1 Depart left onto Kilmarnock Road 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Pollokshaws Road 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Eglinton Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Cook Street 1 mi
5 Take ramp straight 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Kingston Bridge 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto Clydeside Expressway 4 mi

9 Enter roundabout left onto Dumbarton Road 22 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Dumbarton Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Anniesland Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Cairntoul Drive 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Kirkton Avenue 70 yd
14 Turn left 68 yd
15 Arrive right

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The return trip from Knightswood to Shawlands covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

340 chargers

109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Duke Street, GlasgowDuke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G31 5NZ300 kW
Barrhead Retail Park, Corsemilll PlaceBarrhead Retail Park, Corsemilll Place, Glasgow, G78 1FQ200 kW
Redcastle Square, GlasgowRedcastle Square, Glasgow, G33 5EG160 kW

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Knightswood → Cowlairs6 mi · 20 min Knightswood → Georgetown, Renfrewshire9 mi · 25 min Knightswood → Balornock10 mi · 20 min Knightswood → Braehead, Renfrewshire4 mi · 15 min Knightswood → Stobcross (historical)5 mi · 15 min Knightswood → Muirend9 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Shawlands to Knightswood?: The distance between Shawlands and Knightswood is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shawlands to Knightswood?: The drive from Shawlands to Knightswood takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Shawlands to Knightswood?: The fastest route from Shawlands to Knightswood covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Knightswood from Shawlands?: Knightswood lies roughly to the north-west of Shawlands.
Are there charging stations between Shawlands and Knightswood?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shawlands to Knightswood, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Duke Street, Glasgow (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 342.

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