Distance from Hospital Bend to George Airport

N Hospital Bend → George Airport

Road distance

423.0 km

Provincial mix · N2 / R404

Hospital Bend to George Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 423.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 56 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

360.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 56 min

Start point

Hospital Bend

Return: 9 hrs 52 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

296 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 26 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R827.09

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R828.00

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

92° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

272° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9433, 18.4618

End coords Destination point

-34.0051, 22.3754

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 11 °C Hospital Bend Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C George Airport Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Hospital Bend → George Airport

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Car

423.0 km

4 hrs 56 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

423.0 km

~6 hrs 30 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 13 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → GRJ (41 min)
↑ 2 hrs 30 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Hospital Bend to George Airport

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Food & drink Near Hospital Bend

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Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 4 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 4 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Hospital Bend

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 5 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 5 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Hospital Bend

Finish George Airport

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Hospital Bend to George Airport via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Hospital Bend to George Airport via R404

Provincial road route R404
Head on Hospital Bend

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards University Estate

0.1 km
Turn left onto Upper Roodebloem Road

0.5 km
Go straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

376.1 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

38.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport

0.7 km
Turn left towards R404: George Airport

2.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.1 km
Turn right

1.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

211.2 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 28 min • 2 hrs 28 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

30.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

70.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at George Airport

07:33 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:30

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 52 min

SunriseDawn break

07:33

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,767.94

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.46

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R84.59

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,860.98

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 Hospital Bend Start: Hospital Bend -33.94333, 18.46183

Midpoint

211.2 km

Total: 423.0 km

Midpoint 211.2 km

423.0 km 4 hrs 56 min

Destination George Airport -34.00507, 22.37536

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 423.0 km

Return-cycle span 845.9 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 56 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 211.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94333, 18.46183

Midpoint -34.06474, 20.41646

End -34.00507, 22.37536

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Questions 9

How far is Hospital Bend from George Airport? +

Hospital Bend is about 423.0 km from George Airport by road.

How long does it take from Hospital Bend to George Airport? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Hospital Bend to George Airport in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Hospital Bend to George Airport? +

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 Hospital Bend to George Airport? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R851.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R854.50 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R850.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R891.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Hospital Bend to George Airport? +

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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