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Distance from George to Simonstown

George to Simonstown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 439.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 21 min.

N George → Simonstown
Road distance
439.4 km
273.1 mi • 237.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
372.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 21 min
Return: 10 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R735.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R739.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R819.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R826.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R970.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R975.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,081.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,090.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,277.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,283.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,422.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,434.25
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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439.4 km 5 hrs 21 min
Start George
Finish Simonstown
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Navigation sign

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
    267.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R310: Baden Powell Drive
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Baden Powell Drive
    24.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Royal Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  20. Continue straight onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Main Road
    5.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Simonstown Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Simonstown Road
    2.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  25. Continue straight onto Station Road
    1.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Court Road
    0.1 km
  27. 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
219.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
George → Simonstown
Western Cape
Start area Origin
George, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Simonstown, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
George → Simonstown
George Origin postcode
Not available
Simonstown 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
67.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
339.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
346.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Simonstown → George
George ↔ Simonstown
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
219.5 km
Total: 439.4 km
Midpoint 219.5 km
439.4 km 5 hrs 21 min
Destination Simonstown -34.19136, 18.42757

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 439.4 km
Return-cycle span 878.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -34.06629, 20.41485
End -34.19136, 18.42757
Destination services

Available in Simonstown

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

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Simonstown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Simonstown
1
  • PEP
    60 Main Road, Cape Town, 7975, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Simonstown
2
  • Shell
    52 St Georges Street, 7995, Western Cape
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Simonstown
3
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Questions 9
How far is George from Simonstown? +
George is about 439.4 km from Simonstown by road.
How long does it take from George to Simonstown? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Simonstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from George to Simonstown? +
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 Simonstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R735.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R739.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R819.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R826.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Simonstown? +
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 Simonstown

Route Locations

Start area
George, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Simonstown, 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: 67.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 339.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 346.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 200.9 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 384.9 km

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