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Distance from Kokstad M4 to George

N Kokstad M4 → George
Road distance
1011.5 km
Highway dominant · M4 / N2 / N6
Kokstad M4 to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,011.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
756.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 21 min
Start point
Main Street
End point
Hibernia Street
Return: 24 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
741 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,931.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,939.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,352.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,366.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,548.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,558.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,103.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,123.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,353.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,367.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,083.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,109.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
238° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
58° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.5475, 29.4244
End coords Destination point
-33.9597, 22.4587
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 20 °C Kokstad M4 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C George Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kokstad M4 → George
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Car
1011.5 km
12 hrs 21 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1011.5 km
~15 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,012 km
~2 hrs 1 min
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Nearby places

Places in George

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

23 places View all →
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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Shoprite

80 Market Street, George, 6529, Western Cape
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Banks 0.2 km

Nedbank

106 York Street, George
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Professional services 0.3 km

Business Cafe

104 Meade Street, George, 6529
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Banks 0.3 km

FNB

97 York Street, George, 6530
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Convenience store 0.4 km

Bonjour

47 Courtenay Street, George, 6529
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Schools & education 0.5 km

Outeniqua Primary School

46 Hibernia Street
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Food & drink 0.6 km

Plat? Coffee

74 Knysna
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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Pick n Pay

York Street, George, 6530, Western Cape
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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Pick n Pay

28 Courtenay Street, George, 6529, Western Cape
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Convenience store 0.7 km

Quickshop

42 Albert Street, George
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🍽️
Food & drink 0.9 km

Prince of Tarts

5 Hibernia Street, george, 6529
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Home & garden 1.0 km

Build it

1 Courtenay Street
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Gracehill College

88 Hope Street
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Supermarkets 1.1 km

Spar Wellington Square

Wellington Street, George
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Professional services 1.6 km

SMSS

17 Plantation, George, 6529
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Supermarkets 1.8 km

Checkers

George, 6530, Western Cape
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Supermarkets 1.9 km

Checkers

56 Knysna Street, George, 6529, Western Cape
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Schools & education 2.2 km

Denneoord Primary School

Wellington Street, George, 6530
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Car services 4.9 km

Audi Centre George

Corner Kaaimans & Knysna Road, George, 6530, Western Cape
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Agriculture 5.5 km

Oracle Mushrooms

N2, George
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Clothing & fashion 5.6 km

Knapdoen Leather

Outeniqua Family Market, George
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Gifts & hobbies 5.7 km

The Sacred Leaf

8 Puma Street, George, 6529
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Professional services 6.7 km

Jody Stoffels

9 Cherry Maur Close, George, 6529
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1011.5 km 742 min
Start Kokstad M4
Finish George
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from Kokstad M4 to George via N6 and N2
National highway route N6 N2
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Directions from Kokstad M4 to George via M4
Metro arterial route M4
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Main Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Coulter Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hope Street
    2.2 km
  4. Turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    174.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  20. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  24. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    1.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    4.0 km
  30. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    3.4 km
  35. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.5 km
  38. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.1 km
  39. Continue straight onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  40. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  41. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  42. 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 ↩ George → Kokstad M4 Kokstad M4 to Johannesburg Kokstad M4 to Pretoria Kokstad M4 to Cape Town Kokstad M4 to Durban Johannesburg to George Pretoria to George Cape Town to George
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Halfway point
505.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 10 min • 6 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
72.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
168.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at George
07:18 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,228.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R202.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,450.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kokstad M4 Start: Main Street -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint
505.6 km
Total: 1011.5 km
Midpoint 505.6 km
1011.5 km 742 min
Destination George End: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1011.5 km
Return-cycle span 2023 km
Traversal time 742 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 505.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.54750, 29.42444
Midpoint -33.44632, 27.20411
End -33.95972, 22.45871
Destination brief

Travelling to George

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Garden Route hub
Standout Business hub with beaches, forest and mountain access
George holds a different role from many coastal holiday towns because it combines Garden Route business importance with fast access to beaches, mountains, forests and golf travel.
Best for Who this destination suits
Garden Route base Golf trip Business and leisure mix Airport-side stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The route can end in central George, the airport side, Herolds Bay, Wilderness or a nearby inland stay, and those arrivals do not feel the same.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use George as a central Garden Route base for airport access, golf, coastal links and onward drives to Wilderness, Knysna and Oudtshoorn direction.
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Kokstad M4 from George? +
Kokstad M4 is about 1011.5 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Kokstad M4 to George? +
The drive usually takes about 742 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kokstad M4 to George 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 Kokstad M4 to George? +
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 Kokstad M4 to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,931.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,939.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,352.35 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,366.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kokstad M4 to George? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Kokstad M4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
George, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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