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Distance from Lamberts Bay to George

Lamberts Bay to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 557.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 12 min.

N Lamberts Bay → George
Road distance
557.6 km
346.5 mi • 301.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
411.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 12 min
Return: 14 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R933.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R937.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,039.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,048.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,231.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,237.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,372.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,383.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,620.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,628.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,805.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,819.93
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for George
14.7°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.1°C
Day range High / low
H 30° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

557.6 km 7 hrs 12 min
Start Lamberts Bay
Finish George
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lamberts Bay Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Van der Stel Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left
    28.0 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N7: Piketberg
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    70.9 km
  6. Turn left
    31.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  10. Turn right
    31.2 km
  11. Turn left
    3.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    44.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    17.7 km
  23. Turn right
    42.6 km
  24. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  28. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  29. Merge slight right
    163.2 km
  30. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    44.8 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards York Street
    0.4 km
  33. Turn left onto York Street towards George
    1.7 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  35. Continue onto York Street
    0.2 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  37. Continue onto York Street
    0.3 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto York Street
    2.5 km
  40. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 36 min • 3 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lamberts Bay → George
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Lamberts Bay, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lamberts Bay → George
Lamberts Bay Origin postcode
Not available
George Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
185.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
458.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
465.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Lamberts Bay
Lamberts Bay ↔ George
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lamberts Bay -32.15615, 18.60299
Midpoint
278.7 km
Total: 557.6 km
Midpoint 278.7 km
557.6 km 7 hrs 12 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 557.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,115.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.15615, 18.60299
Midpoint -33.80986, 19.88010
End -33.95972, 22.45871
Destination services

Available in George

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around George
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around George
2
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around George
6
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.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Lamberts Bay from George? +
Lamberts Bay is about 557.6 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Lamberts Bay to George? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lamberts Bay 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 Lamberts Bay 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 Lamberts Bay to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R933.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R937.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,039.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,048.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lamberts Bay to George? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Piketberg
From Lamberts Bay To George
: Robertson
From Lamberts Bay To George
: Heidelberg
From Lamberts Bay To George
: George
From Lamberts Bay To George
Port Elizabeth
From Lamberts Bay To George
Pacaltsdorp
From Lamberts Bay To George

Route Locations

Start area
Lamberts Bay, Western Cape
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 185.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 458.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 465.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 319.0 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 503.1 km

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