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Distance from Western Bypass to George

Western Bypass to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,196.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → George
Road distance
1,196.0 km
743.1 mi • 645.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,024.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 51 min
Return: 23 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
100.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,002.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,011.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,230.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,248.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,641.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,654.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,942.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,966.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,475.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,492.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,871.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,903.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,196.0 km 11 hrs 51 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish George
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on Western Bypass, N1
    4.9 km
  2. Keep left
    0.4 km
  3. Keep right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    33.3 km
  5. Keep right onto N1
    405.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto N1
    195.9 km
  7. Keep left
    0.4 km
  8. Keep right
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Station Road, R58
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn slight left onto N1
    2.3 km
  12. Keep left
    1.2 km
  13. Turn sharp right onto N9
    0.0 km
  14. Keep left
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto N1
    310.7 km
  16. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    8.0 km
  17. Turn left onto N12
    172.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street, N12, R62
    32.0 km
  22. Turn right onto N9, N12
    22.0 km
  23. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street, N9, N12
    1.5 km
  24. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.3 km
  25. Arrive at CJ Langenhoven Street, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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 Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
598.0 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 55 min • 5 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → George
Gauteng to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → George
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
George Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
823.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
902.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
919.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ George
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
598.0 km
Total: 1,196.0 km
Midpoint 598.0 km
1,196.0 km 11 hrs 51 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,196.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,392.0 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 598.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -30.54942, 25.49648
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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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from George? +
Western Bypass is about 1,196.0 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to George? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass to George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,002.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,011.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,230.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,248.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to George? +
Yes. There are 16 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
Western Bypass, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 823.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 902.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 919.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 957.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,034.5 km

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