Distance from George to Willow Park

N George → Willow Park

Road distance

598.4 km

Provincial mix · N2 / R72

George to Willow Park is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 598.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

507.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 22 min

Start point

Hibernia Street

End point

Fir Avenue

Return: 14 hrs 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

442 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,170.10

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,171.39

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

80° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

260° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9597, 22.4587

End coords Destination point

-33.0411, 27.8161

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 17 °C George Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Willow Park Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

George → Willow Park

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Car

598.4 km

7 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

598.4 km

~9 hrs 12 min

65 km/h avg

✈ GRJ → JNB → ELS (1 hr 1 min)
🚗 1 km from East London Airport
↑ 4 hrs 34 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start George

Finish Willow Park

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from George to Willow Park via N2

National highway N2
Directions from George to Willow Park via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Hibernia Street

1.0 km
Turn left onto Memoriam Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtenay Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Knysna Street

5.0 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

225.5 km
Turn left onto Bentley Avenue

0.5 km
Turn right onto Viscount Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left onto Fir Avenue

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

298.9 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 41 min • 3 hrs 41 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

43.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

99.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Willow Park

07:07 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 14 min

SunriseDawn break

07:07

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,501.12

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.97

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R119.67

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,632.76

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (24)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin George Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871

Midpoint

298.9 km

Total: 598.4 km

Midpoint 298.9 km

598.4 km 7 hrs 22 min

Destination Willow Park End: Fir Avenue -33.04111, 27.81611

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 598.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,196.7 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 22 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 298.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871

Midpoint -33.93476, 25.36173

End -33.04111, 27.81611

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is George from Willow Park? +

George is about 598.4 km from Willow Park by road.

How long does it take from George to Willow Park? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from George to Willow Park 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 Willow Park? +

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 Willow Park? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,204.13 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,208.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,202.84 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,260.57 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from George to Willow Park? +

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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