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Distance from George to Cape Town Cbd

George to Cape Town Cbd is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 432.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 3 min.

N George → Cape Town Cbd
Road distance
432.3 km
268.6 mi • 233.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
371.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 3 min
Return: 10 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R723.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R727.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R806.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R812.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R954.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R959.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,063.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,072.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,256.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,262.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,399.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,411.02
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cape Town Cbd
16.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.3°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
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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432.3 km 5 hrs 3 min
Start George
Finish Cape Town Cbd
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto York Street
    2.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto York Street
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto York Street
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto York Street
    1.9 km
  9. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    73.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    296.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    1.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Searle Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Searle Street
    0.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hanover Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chapel Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Chapel Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Stuckeris Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Selkirk Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Reform Street
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
George → Cape Town Cbd
Western Cape
Start area Origin
George, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town Cbd, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
George → Cape Town Cbd
George Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town Cbd Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
59.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
332.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
339.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town Cbd → George
George ↔ Cape Town Cbd
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George to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
215.9 km
Total: 432.3 km
Midpoint 215.9 km
432.3 km 5 hrs 3 min
Destination Cape Town Cbd -33.92841, 18.43303

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 432.3 km
Return-cycle span 864.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -34.03852, 20.43316
End -33.92841, 18.43303
Destination services

Available in Cape Town Cbd

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town Cbd
6
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Questions 9
How far is George from Cape Town Cbd? +
George is about 432.3 km from Cape Town Cbd by road.
How long does it take from George to Cape Town Cbd? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Cape Town Cbd in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from George to Cape Town Cbd? +
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 George to Cape Town Cbd? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R723.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R727.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R806.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R812.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Cape Town Cbd? +
No tollgates are 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Mossel Bay
From George To Cape Town Cbd
Cape Town ()
From George To Cape Town Cbd
Waterfront
From George To Cape Town Cbd
CTICC
From George To Cape Town Cbd
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From George To Cape Town Cbd

Route Locations

Start area
George, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town Cbd, 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 Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 59.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 332.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 339.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 193.8 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 377.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

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