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Distance from George to Hankey

George to Hankey is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 262.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George → Hankey
Road distance
262.7 km
163.3 mi • 141.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
224.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 28 min
Return: 6 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R439.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R441.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R489.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R493.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R580.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R583.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R646.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R651.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R763.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R767.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R850.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R857.49
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Hankey
12.8°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.2°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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262.7 km 3 hrs 28 min
Start George
Finish Hankey
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    10.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    5.8 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    1.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    144.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R330: Hankey
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left
    23.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.5 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
131.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
George → Hankey
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
George, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Hankey, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
George → Hankey
George Origin postcode
Not available
Hankey Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
24.2 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
109.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
84.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hankey → George
George ↔ Hankey
George to Johannesburg Related trip
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George to Pretoria Related trip
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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
131.2 km
Total: 262.7 km
Midpoint 131.2 km
262.7 km 3 hrs 28 min
Destination Hankey -33.83278, 24.88361

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 262.7 km
Return-cycle span 525.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 131.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -33.96832, 23.66603
End -33.83278, 24.88361
Destination services

Available in Hankey

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Hankey
2
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is George from Hankey? +
George is about 262.7 km from Hankey by road.
How long does it take from George to Hankey? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Hankey in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from George to Hankey? +
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 Hankey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R439.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R441.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R489.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R493.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Hankey? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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
George, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hankey, Eastern 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.

Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 24.2 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 109.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 84.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 13.7 km
George to Knysna Overlapping province
About 54.5 km Difference: 208.2 km

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