Distance from A 46 to Paarl

N A 46 → Paarl

Road distance

77.9 km

Mixed roads · M3 / M5 / N1 / N2 / R45

A 46 to Paarl is a practical regional trip, covering about 77.9 km in roughly 1 hr 4 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

63.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 4 min

End point

Lady Grey Street

Return: 2 hrs 8 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

64 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

72.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R152.33

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R152.50

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

50° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

230° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.1032, 18.4395

End coords Destination point

-33.7310, 18.9642

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

A 46 → Paarl

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C A 46 Fair View Forecast → 12 °C Paarl Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 46 → Paarl

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Car

77.9 km

1 hr 4 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

77.9 km

~1 hr 11 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Before halfway

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 19 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 19 km from start

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 46

Finish Paarl

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A 46 to Paarl via N2 and N1

National highway route N2N1
Directions from A 46 to Paarl via M3 and M5

Metro arterial routes M3M5
Directions from A 46 to Paarl via R45

Provincial road route R45
Start your journey

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.3 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

1.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Paradise Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Union Avenue

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive

1.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.2 km
Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.4 km
Merge slight left onto Settlers Way

1.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway

2.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl

1.3 km
Merge slight right

47.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek

0.5 km
Turn left onto Main Road

4.9 km
Turn right onto Lady Grey Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

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 N1 N1 N1

Routes ↩ Paarl → A 46 A 46 to Johannesburg A 46 to Pretoria A 46 to Cape Town A 46 to Durban Johannesburg to Paarl Pretoria to Paarl Cape Town to Paarl

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

38.9 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

32 min • 32 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

5.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

13.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

4.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Paarl

07:46 – 17:41

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 55 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R325.60

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.56

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R15.58

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R342.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A 46 -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint

38.9 km

Total: 77.9 km

Midpoint 38.9 km

77.9 km 1 hr 4 min

Destination Paarl End: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 77.9 km

Return-cycle span 155.8 km

Traversal time 1 hr 4 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 27.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 38.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint -33.88843, 18.62265

End -33.73103, 18.96421

Destination brief

Travelling to Paarl

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Cape Winelands town

Standout Wine farms, country hospitality and conference stays

Paarl offers a broader Winelands mix than a simple tasting stop, with estate travel, countryside scenery, conference use and a more spread-out stay pattern than compact village destinations.

Best for Who this destination suits

Winelands base Conference stay Country hospitality Food and wine trip

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The town centre, estates, wedding venues and countryside stays each produce different final drives, so the exact property matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Paarl as a base for Cape Winelands touring, estate visits, conferences and slower countryside stays close to Cape Town.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is A 46 from Paarl? +

A 46 is about 77.9 km from Paarl by road.

How long does it take from A 46 to Paarl? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 46 to Paarl in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from A 46 to Paarl? +

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 A 46 to Paarl? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R156.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R157.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R156.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R164.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 46 to Paarl? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Ou Kaapse Weg

From A 46 To Paarl

: Cape Town

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: Cape Town International Airport

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Somerset

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Nelson Mandela Boulevard

From A 46 To Paarl

Groote Schuur

From A 46 To Paarl

Settlers Way

From A 46 To Paarl

: Milnerton

From A 46 To Paarl

Black River Parkway

From A 46 To Paarl

: Paarl

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Places from A 46 to Paarl

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Freedom Bakery

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Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream

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The Local Baker

Bootlegger Coffee Company

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Checkers Hyper

De Tyger Fish City

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Quickshop

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Checkers

Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl)

Labori High School

Shoprite

La Rochelle Girls' High School

Home Affairs

La Rochelle Girls' Primary School

Paarl Boys' High School

Paarl Boys' Primary School

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Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Checkers

Bonjour

PEP

Pick n Pay

Shell Select

Simla Hardware

Fair Foods

Car Doc

Mercedes-Benz

Pick n Pay

Checkers

Shoprite

Quickshop

Shell

Shell

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

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