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Distance from Heidelberg to George

Heidelberg to George is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 162.4 km in roughly 1 hr 51 min.

N Heidelberg → George
Road distance
162.4 km
100.9 mi • 87.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
139.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 51 min
Return: 3 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R271.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R273.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R302.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R305.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R358.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R360.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R399.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R402.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R530.00
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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162.4 km 1 hr 51 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish George
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    109.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight
    44.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards York Street
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left onto York Street towards George
    1.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto York Street
    0.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto York Street
    0.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto York Street
    2.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
81.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heidelberg → George
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heidelberg → George
Heidelberg Origin postcode
Not available
George Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
62.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
69.8 km
George to Knysna Same province
107.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Heidelberg
Heidelberg ↔ George
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
81.1 km
Total: 162.4 km
Midpoint 81.1 km
162.4 km 1 hr 51 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 162.4 km
Return-cycle span 324.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 51 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 81.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -34.18889, 21.73205
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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Questions 8
How far is Heidelberg from George? +
Heidelberg is about 162.4 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to George? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to George in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R271.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R273.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R302.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R305.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to George? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg, Western 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.

Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 62.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 69.8 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 107.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 108.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 120.1 km

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