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Distance from George Airport to O R Tambo International

George Airport to O R Tambo International is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,049.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George Airport → O R Tambo International
Road distance
1,049.0 km
N1 N12 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
890.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 27 min
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
747 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,756.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,764.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,956.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,972.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,317.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,327.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,581.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,602.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,048.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,063.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,396.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,423.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0051, 22.3754
End coords Destination point
-26.8986, 26.6669
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,049.0 km 12 hrs 27 min
Start George Airport
Finish O R Tambo International
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  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    5.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  7. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  8. Turn left
    32.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  15. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  27. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  31. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  32. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  33. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    9.9 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30
    0.4 km
  37. Turn right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.4 km
  38. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  39. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    3.2 km
  40. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.3 km
  41. 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 N1
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.
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Routes ↩ O R Tambo International → George Airport George Airport to Johannesburg George Airport to Pretoria George Airport to Cape Town George Airport to Durban Johannesburg to O R Tambo International Pretoria to O R Tambo International Cape Town to O R Tambo International
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
525.1 km
Western Cape to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 13 min • 6 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
174.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O R Tambo International
06:41 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,384.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R209.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,615.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Airport -34.00507, 22.37536
Midpoint
525.1 km
Total: 1,049.0 km
Midpoint 525.1 km
1,049.0 km 12 hrs 27 min
Destination O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to North West
One-way road span 1,049.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,098.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 525.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00507, 22.37536
Midpoint -30.22640, 23.62204
End -26.89855, 26.66690
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
  • PEP
    Golf Street, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
  • PEP
    16 Central Avenue, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
  • Dischem
    16 Joe Slovo Road, Klerksdorp, 2571
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
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Questions 9
How far is George Airport from O R Tambo International? +
George Airport is about 1,049.0 km from O R Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from George Airport to O R Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George Airport to O R Tambo International 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 George Airport to O R Tambo International? +
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 George Airport to O R Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,756.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,764.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,956.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,972.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George Airport to O R Tambo International? +
No tollgates are 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

: Oudtshoorn
From George Airport To O R Tambo International
Uniondale
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: Beaufort
From George Airport To O R Tambo International
: Johannesburg
From George Airport To O R Tambo International
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From George Airport To O R Tambo International
Bishops
From George Airport To O R Tambo International
Transvaal
From George Airport To O R Tambo International

Route Locations

Start area
George Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O R Tambo International, North West
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.

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East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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