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Distance from Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape to George

Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 609.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape → George
Road distance
609.2 km
378.6 mi • 328.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
511.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 35 min
Return: 15 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,019.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,024.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,136.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,145.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,345.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,352.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,499.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,511.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,770.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,778.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,972.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,988.37
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 50 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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609.2 km 7 hrs 35 min
Start Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Finish George
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  1. Head on Jwayi Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue slight right onto Zitumane Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Douglas Smith Highway
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Dunoon Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Northwest Expressway
    1.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Woolwash Road
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolwash Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork onto Buffalo Pass
    7.3 km
  10. Continue left onto Buffalo Pass
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right
    224.3 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  16. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    4.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    3.4 km
  27. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.5 km
  30. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.1 km
  31. Continue straight onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  32. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  33. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
304.3 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 47 min • 3 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape → George
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape → George
Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape 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
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
236.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
370.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
430.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape ↔ George
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape -33.01711, 27.85897
Midpoint
304.3 km
Total: 609.2 km
Midpoint 304.3 km
609.2 km 7 hrs 35 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 609.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,218.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 304.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01711, 27.85897
Midpoint -33.95079, 25.41728
End -33.95972, 22.45871
Destination services

Available in George

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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 9
How far is Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape from George? +
Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape is about 609.2 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape to George? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape to George in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape 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 Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,019.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,024.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,136.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,145.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape to George? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape To George
Buffalo Pass
From Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape To George
: Port Elizabeth
From Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape To George
: George
From Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape To George

Route Locations

Start area
Makinana Public Primary School East London 5201 Eastern Cape, 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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 236.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 370.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 430.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 316.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 332.8 km

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