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Distance from George N5 to D498

George N5 to D498 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,239.1 km in roughly 14 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George N5 → D498
Road distance
1239.1 km
N1 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
939.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 15 min
Start point
Hibernia Street
Return: 28 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
855 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,365.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,375.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,881.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,899.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,121.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,134.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,802.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,825.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,107.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,124.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,002.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,033.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9597, 22.4587
End coords Destination point
-28.3514, 29.8435
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1239.1 km 856 min
Start George N5
Finish D498
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  2. Continue straight onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    21.9 km
  7. Turn left
    32.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  14. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    66.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left
    12.3 km
  25. Turn left
    2.5 km
  26. Turn right
    27.8 km
  27. Turn left
    5.8 km
  28. Turn right
    1.0 km
  29. Turn left
    0.8 km
  30. Turn right
    0.0 km
  31. Turn left
    4.5 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ D498 → George N5 George N5 to Johannesburg George N5 to Pretoria George N5 to Cape Town George N5 to Durban Johannesburg to D498 Pretoria to D498 Cape Town to D498
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
619.7 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 7 min • 7 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
206.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
66.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D498
06:31 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,179.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R247.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,452.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George N5 Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
619.7 km
Total: 1239.1 km
Midpoint 619.7 km
1239.1 km 856 min
Destination D498 -28.35141, 29.84350

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1239.1 km
Return-cycle span 2478.2 km
Traversal time 856 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 619.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -30.40979, 25.65912
End -28.35141, 29.84350
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around D498
1
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Questions 9
How far is George N5 from D498? +
George N5 is about 1239.1 km from D498 by road.
How long does it take from George N5 to D498? +
The drive usually takes about 856 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George N5 to D498 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 N5 to D498? +
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 N5 to D498? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,365.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,375.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,881.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,899.47 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George N5 to D498? +
Yes. There are 5 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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Route Locations

Start area
Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D498, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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