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Distance from George to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape

George to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 609.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George → Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Road distance
609.6 km
N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
513.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 35 min
Start point
Hibernia Street
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
455 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,020.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,025.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,136.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,145.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,346.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,352.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,499.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,512.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,771.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,779.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,973.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,989.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
79° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
259° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9597, 22.4587
End coords Destination point
-32.9960, 27.8721
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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609.6 km 7 hrs 35 min
Start George
Finish Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
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  1. Head on Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    10.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    5.8 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    1.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    276.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    224.6 km
  23. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    1.7 km
  24. Continue right onto Buffalo Pass
    7.8 km
  25. Continue right onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.3 km
  33. Turn right
    0.0 km
  34. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 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
Routes ↩ Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape → George George to Johannesburg George to Pretoria George to Cape Town George to Durban Johannesburg to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape Pretoria to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape Cape Town to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
304.5 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 47 min • 3 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
06:46 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,548.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R121.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,682.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (39)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
304.5 km
Total: 609.6 km
Midpoint 304.5 km
609.6 km 7 hrs 35 min
Destination Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape -32.99598, 27.87212

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 609.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,219.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 304.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -33.95083, 25.41934
End -32.99598, 27.87212
Destination services

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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 Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
1
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Questions 9
How far is George from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
George is about 609.6 km from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from George to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape 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 Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,020.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,025.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,136.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,145.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Towns along the route

: Knysna
From George To Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
: Port Elizabeth
From George To Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
: Grahamstown
From George To Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
: Port Alfred
From George To Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Buffalo Pass
From George To Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
George, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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