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Distance from George to Cape Town N1

George to Cape Town N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 433.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 3 min.

N George → Cape Town N1
Road distance
433.5 km
M3 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
372.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 3 min
Start point
Hibernia Street
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
303 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R725.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R729.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R808.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R814.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R957.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R962.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,066.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,075.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,259.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,265.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,403.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,414.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
269° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
89° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9597, 22.4587
End coords Destination point
-33.9288, 18.4172
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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433.5 km 5 hrs 3 min
Start George
Finish Cape Town N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto York Street
    2.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto York Street
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto York Street
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto York Street
    1.9 km
  9. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    73.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    296.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town (South)
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    3.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Roeland Street
    0.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
Routes ↩ Cape Town N1 → George George to Johannesburg George to Pretoria George to Cape Town George to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town N1 Pretoria to Cape Town N1 Cape Town to Cape Town N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
216.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town N1
07:21 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,812.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,907.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
216.5 km
Total: 433.5 km
Midpoint 216.5 km
433.5 km 5 hrs 3 min
Destination Cape Town N1 End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 433.5 km
Return-cycle span 867.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -34.04338, 20.43083
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

Available in Cape Town N1

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
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Questions 9
How far is George from Cape Town N1? +
George is about 433.5 km from Cape Town N1 by road.
How long does it take from George to Cape Town N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Cape Town N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from George to Cape Town N1? +
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 Cape Town N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R725.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R729.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R808.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R814.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Cape Town N1? +
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

: Mossel Bay
From George To Cape Town N1
: Cape Town ()
From George To Cape Town N1
Table Mountain
From George To Cape Town N1
Gallery Lane
From George To Cape Town N1

Route Locations

Start area
George, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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