Driving from Cape Town to George
George lies 373 km (231 mi) east of Cape Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 454 km (282 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cape Town | George | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 4.8 million | 188,580 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 7100–8160 | 6529–6615 |
Where to book car hire from Cape Town to George
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Staying in George
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Common questions
How far is George from Cape Town?
373 km (231 mi) in a straight line, east of Cape Town; by road roughly 454 km (282 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to George by car?
About 5 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Town and George?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.