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Distance from Bank Lane to George

Bank Lane to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,227.8 km in roughly 13 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bank Lane → George
Road distance
1,227.8 km
762.9 mi • 662.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,066.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 34 min
Return: 27 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,055.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,065.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,289.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,308.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,711.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,724.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,020.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,045.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,568.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,585.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,974.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,007.17
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 34 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 49 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,227.8 km 13 hrs 34 min
Start Bank Lane
Finish George
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  13. Turn left
    172.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.0 km
  25. Continue straight onto Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
614.6 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 47 min • 6 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bank Lane → George
Gauteng to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Bank Lane, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bank Lane → George
Bank Lane Origin postcode
Not available
George Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
855.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
934.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
951.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Bank Lane
Bank Lane ↔ George
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bank Lane -25.74669, 28.18888
Midpoint
614.6 km
Total: 1,227.8 km
Midpoint 614.6 km
1,227.8 km 13 hrs 34 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,227.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,455.6 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 614.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74669, 28.18888
Midpoint -30.44257, 25.62158
End -33.95972, 22.45871
Destination services

Available in George

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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 9
How far is Bank Lane from George? +
Bank Lane is about 1,227.8 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Bank Lane to George? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bank Lane to George in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Bank Lane 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 Bank Lane to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,055.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,065.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,289.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,308.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bank Lane to George? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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ern Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Bank Lane, Gauteng
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 855.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 934.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 951.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 989.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,066.3 km

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