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Distance from George to City

George to City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,193.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George → City
Road distance
1193.2 km
M81 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,027.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 7 min
Start point
Hibernia Street
Return: 26 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
787 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,278.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,287.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,774.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,792.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,006.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,018.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,661.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,683.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,955.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,971.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,817.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,847.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9597, 22.4587
End coords Destination point
-26.0752, 28.0277
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1193.2 km 787 min
Start George
Finish City
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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
    917.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    29.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  21. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    4.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Ballyclare Drive
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Hobart Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ City → George George to Johannesburg George to Pretoria George to Cape Town George to Durban Johannesburg to City Pretoria to City Cape Town to City
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
597.3 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 33 min • 6 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
85.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
198.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
64.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at City
06:35 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,987.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R238.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,249.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
597.3 km
Total: 1193.2 km
Midpoint 597.3 km
1193.2 km 787 min
Destination City -26.07517, 28.02769

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1193.2 km
Return-cycle span 2386.4 km
Traversal time 787 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 597.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -30.54939, 25.49651
End -26.07517, 28.02769
Destination services

Available in City

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
  • Crocs
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • JAM
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around City
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
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Questions 9
How far is George from City? +
George is about 1193.2 km from City by road.
How long does it take from George to City? +
The drive usually takes about 787 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to City 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 City? +
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 City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,278.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,287.75 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,774.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,792.04 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to City? +
Yes. There are 16 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
George, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
City, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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