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Distance from Central Arterial to George

Central Arterial to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,428.4 km in roughly 16 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Central Arterial → George
Road distance
1,428.4 km
887.6 mi • 771.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,077.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 59 min
Return: 33 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,391.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,402.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,663.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,685.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,154.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,169.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,514.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,543.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,151.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,170.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,624.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,661.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 hrs 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,428.4 km 16 hrs 59 min
Start Central Arterial
Finish George
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on East Central Arterial
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto John Ross Highway
    12.0 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right
    304.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  21. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  22. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.7 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    4.0 km
  27. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  28. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  29. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    3.4 km
  32. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.5 km
  35. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.1 km
  36. Continue straight onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  37. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  38. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R993.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
714.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 29 min • 8 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Central Arterial → George
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Central Arterial, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Central Arterial → George
Central Arterial Origin postcode
Not available
George Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,055.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,135.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,152.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Central Arterial
Central Arterial ↔ George
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Central Arterial -28.76368, 32.04949
Midpoint
714.2 km
Total: 1,428.4 km
Midpoint 714.2 km
1,428.4 km 16 hrs 59 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,428.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,856.8 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 714.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.76368, 32.04949
Midpoint -32.32078, 28.15658
End -33.95972, 22.45871
Destination services

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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 Central Arterial from George? +
Central Arterial is about 1,428.4 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Central Arterial to George? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Central Arterial 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 Central Arterial 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 Central Arterial to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,391.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,402.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,663.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,685.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Central Arterial to George? +
Yes. There are 29 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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Towns along the route

: KwaDukuza
From Central Arterial To George
Port Shepstone
From Central Arterial To George
Kokstad
From Central Arterial To George
: London
From Central Arterial To George
Expressway
From Central Arterial To George
Settlers Way
From Central Arterial To George
: Port Elizabeth
From Central Arterial To George
: George
From Central Arterial To George

Route Locations

Start area
Central Arterial, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 1,055.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,135.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,152.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,189.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,249.8 km

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