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Distance from George to Markman

George to Markman is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 339.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George → Markman
Road distance
339.9 km
211.2 mi • 183.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
293.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 20 min
Return: 8 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R569.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R571.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R633.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R639.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R750.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R754.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R836.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R843.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R987.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R992.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,100.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,109.46
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Markman
15.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
20 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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339.9 km 4 hrs 20 min
Start George
Finish Markman
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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
    240.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R335: Motherwell
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Saint George Street
    3.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Ranger Street
    1.6 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
169.7 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
George → Markman
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
George, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Markman, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
George → Markman
George Origin postcode
Not available
Markman Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
32.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
101.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
161.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Markman → George
George ↔ Markman
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
169.7 km
Total: 339.9 km
Midpoint 169.7 km
339.9 km 4 hrs 20 min
Destination Markman -33.79552, 25.63573

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 339.9 km
Return-cycle span 679.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -33.98770, 24.07714
End -33.79552, 25.63573
Destination services

Available in Markman

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Markman
2
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is George from Markman? +
George is about 339.9 km from Markman by road.
How long does it take from George to Markman? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Markman in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from George to Markman? +
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 Markman? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R569.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R571.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R633.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R639.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Markman? +
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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Knysna
From George To Markman
: Port Elizabeth
From George To Markman
: Motherwell
From George To Markman

Route Locations

Start area
George, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Markman, 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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 32.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 101.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 161.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 46.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 63.5 km

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