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Distance from George to A472

N George → A472
Road distance
1217.5 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R72
George to A472 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,217.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
892.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 45 min
Start point
Hibernia Street
Return: 29 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
885 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,450.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,459.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,447.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,565.00
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,232.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,245.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,229.38
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,384.37
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,253.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,270.49
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,249.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,453.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9597, 22.4587
End coords Destination point
-30.1726, 30.8151
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C George Fair View Forecast → 21 °C A472 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
George → A472
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Car
1217.5 km
14 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1217.5 km
~18 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from George to A472

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Food & drink Near George

Prince of Tarts

5 Hibernia Street, george, 6529 1 km from start
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Convenience store Near George

Quickshop

George 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near George

Treats by Louisa

Mosaic Market N2, Sedgefield 30 km from start
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Food & drink Near George

Espresso Cafe

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 30 km from start
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Food & drink Near George

Flat Lizard

Shop 5 Houtappel Building Main Service Road, Sedgefield, 6573 33 km from start
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Convenience store Near George

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571 54 km from start
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Convenience store Near George

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 55 km from start
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Convenience store Near George

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 55 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after George

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 84 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after George

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 85 km from start
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Supermarkets Around halfway

Shoprite

Butterworth, 4960, Eastern Cape 559 km from start
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Fuel stations Past halfway

Shell

5240, Eastern Cape 567 km from start
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Fuel stations Past halfway

Shell

Mthatha, 5100, Eastern Cape 648 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching A472

Bonjour

Aubert Street, Qumbu, 5180 676 km from start
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Fuel stations Near A472

Shell

4126, KwaZulu-Natal 893 km from start
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Route

Route overview

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1217.5 km 885 min
Start George
Finish A472
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from George to A472 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from George to A472 via R72
    Provincial road route R72
  3. Head on Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    10.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    5.8 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    1.5 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    276.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  28. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  31. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  32. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  33. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  34. Continue straight
    78.5 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  36. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left
    0.0 km
  38. Turn left
    0.2 km
  39. Turn left onto 83329 Street
    0.3 km
  40. Turn right
    0.3 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R500.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ A472 → George George to Johannesburg George to Pretoria George to Cape Town George to Durban Johannesburg to A472 Pretoria to A472 Cape Town to A472
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Halfway point
608.7 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 22 min • 7 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
87.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
202.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
65.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A472
06:47 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,089.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R243.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,357.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
608.7 km
Total: 1217.5 km
Midpoint 608.7 km
1217.5 km 885 min
Destination A472 -30.17257, 30.81514

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1217.5 km
Return-cycle span 2435 km
Traversal time 885 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 608.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -33.00768, 27.91372
End -30.17257, 30.81514
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Questions 9
How far is George from A472? +
George is about 1217.5 km from A472 by road.
How long does it take from George to A472? +
The drive usually takes about 885 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to A472 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 to A472? +
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 to A472? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,450.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,459.80 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,447.53 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,565.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to A472? +
Yes. There are 11 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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