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Distance from Somerset to George N2

Somerset to George N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,208.9 km in roughly 13 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → George N2
Road distance
1,208.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,015.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 29 min
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
809 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,308.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,317.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,811.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,828.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,045.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,058.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,709.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,732.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,007.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,023.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,880.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,910.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-34.0003, 22.6849
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,208.9 km 13 hrs 29 min
Start Somerset
Finish George N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  12. Turn left
    172.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Davidson Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Davidson Road
    1.1 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Courtenay Street
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Courtenay Street
    1.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  27. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    10.6 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    5.8 km
  32. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  33. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  34. Turn left
    0.0 km
  35. Turn left
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ George N2 → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to George N2 Pretoria to George N2 Cape Town to George N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
605.1 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 44 min • 6 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
87.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
201.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
65.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at George N2
07:10 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
07:10
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,053.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R241.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,318.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (39)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
605.1 km
Total: 1,208.9 km
Midpoint 605.1 km
1,208.9 km 13 hrs 29 min
Destination George N2 -34.00034, 22.68490

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,208.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,417.7 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 605.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -30.62058, 25.34764
End -34.00034, 22.68490
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from George N2? +
Somerset is about 1,208.9 km from George N2 by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to George N2? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to George N2 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 Somerset to George N2? +
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 Somerset to George N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,308.24 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,317.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,811.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,828.73 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to George N2? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To George N2
Western Bypass
From Somerset To George N2
: Cape Town
From Somerset To George N2
: George
From Somerset To George N2
Blanco
From Somerset To George N2
: Knysna
From Somerset To George N2

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
George N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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