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Distance from New Woodlands to George

New Woodlands to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 415.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 53 min.

N New Woodlands → George
Road distance
415.6 km
258.2 mi • 224.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
355.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 53 min
Return: 9 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R695.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R698.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R774.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R781.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R917.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R922.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,022.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,030.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,207.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,213.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,345.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,356.36
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 8 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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415.6 km 4 hrs 53 min
Start New Woodlands
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 Katrine Harries Close
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Erich Mayer Road
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Terence McCaw Road
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Johannes Meintjies Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Highlands Drive
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive towards Philippi
    1.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Stock Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right towards R300: Bellville
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    1.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Somerset West
    1.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    357.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    44.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards York Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto York Street towards George
    1.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto York Street
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto York Street
    0.3 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto York Street
    2.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  25. 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
207.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
New Woodlands → George
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
New Woodlands
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
New Woodlands → George
New Woodlands Origin postcode
Not available
George Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
43.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
177.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
316.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → New Woodlands
New Woodlands ↔ George
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin New Woodlands -34.02313, 18.60083
Midpoint
207.5 km
Total: 415.6 km
Midpoint 207.5 km
415.6 km 4 hrs 53 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 415.6 km
Return-cycle span 831.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 207.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.02313, 18.60083
Midpoint -34.03552, 20.50971
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 9
How far is New Woodlands from George? +
New Woodlands is about 415.6 km from George by road.
How long does it take from New Woodlands to George? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from New Woodlands to George in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from New Woodlands 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 New Woodlands to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R695.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R698.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R774.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R781.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from New Woodlands to George? +
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

Katrine Harries Close
From New Woodlands To George
Philippi
From New Woodlands To George
: Bellville
From New Woodlands To George
: Cape Town
From New Woodlands To George
Somerset
From New Woodlands To George
: George
From New Woodlands To George
Port Elizabeth
From New Woodlands To George
Pacaltsdorp
From New Woodlands To George

Route Locations

Start area
New Woodlands
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: 43.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 177.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 316.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 323.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 122.5 km

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