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Distance from Great Way to George

Great Way to George is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 289.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Great Way → George
Road distance
289.8 km
180.1 mi • 156.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
252.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 43 min
Return: 7 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R485.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R487.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R540.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R544.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R640.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R643.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R713.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R718.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R842.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R846.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R938.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R945.85
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for George
13.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.8°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
18%
Wind 10m wind speed
22 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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289.8 km 3 hrs 43 min
Start Great Way
Finish George
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Great West Way
    2.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Van Stadens Pass
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Cape Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N2: Humansdorp
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Great West Way
    159.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    1.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    4.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    3.4 km
  16. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  23. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
144.7 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Great Way → George
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Great Way, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Great Way → George
Great Way Origin postcode
Not available
George Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
51.2 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
82.6 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
111.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Great Way
Great Way ↔ George
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Great Way to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Great Way -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint
144.7 km
Total: 289.8 km
Midpoint 144.7 km
289.8 km 3 hrs 43 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 289.8 km
Return-cycle span 579.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint -33.97412, 23.81127
End -33.95972, 22.45871
Destination services

Available in George

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

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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Great Way from George? +
Great Way is about 289.8 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Great Way to George? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Great Way to George in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Great Way 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 Great Way to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R485.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R487.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R540.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R544.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Great Way to George? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Van Stadens Pass
From Great Way To George
Uitenhage
From Great Way To George
: Humansdorp
From Great Way To George
: George
From Great Way To George

Route Locations

Start area
Great Way, Eastern Cape
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.

Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 51.2 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 82.6 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 111.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 3.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 13.4 km

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