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Distance from Paarl to George

Paarl to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 379.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 55 min.

N Paarl → George
Road distance
379.7 km
236.0 mi • 205.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
323.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 54 min
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
294 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R635.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R638.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R708.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R713.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R838.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R842.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R934.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R941.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,103.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,108.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,229.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,239.40
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for George
20.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
21.8°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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379.7 km 4 hrs 55 min
Start Paarl
Finish George
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    44.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    17.7 km
  18. Turn right
    42.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  23. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  24. Merge slight right
    163.2 km
  25. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    44.8 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards York Street
    0.4 km
  28. Turn left onto York Street towards George
    1.7 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto York Street
    0.2 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto York Street
    0.3 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto York Street
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto York Street
    2.5 km
  35. Turn right onto Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
189.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 27 min • 2 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Paarl → George
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Paarl, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Paarl → George
Paarl 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
7.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
280.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
287.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Paarl
Paarl ↔ George
Paarl to Johannesburg Related trip
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Paarl to Pretoria Related trip
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Paarl to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
189.7 km
Total: 379.7 km
Midpoint 189.7 km
379.7 km 4 hrs 55 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 379.7 km
Return-cycle span 759.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 189.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -34.08719, 20.67932
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 Paarl from George? +
Paarl is about 379.7 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to George? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to George in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl 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 Paarl to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R635.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R638.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R708.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R713.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to George? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Paarl To George
Mbekweni
From Paarl To George
Wellington
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Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl To George
: Worcester
From Paarl To George
: Robertson
From Paarl To George
: Heidelberg
From Paarl To George
: George
From Paarl To George
Port Elizabeth
From Paarl To George
Pacaltsdorp
From Paarl To George

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, 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: 7.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 280.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 287.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 141.2 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 325.2 km

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