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Distance from Beaufort to Paarl

Beaufort to Paarl is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 40 min.

N Beaufort → Paarl
Road distance
406.8 km
252.8 mi • 219.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
370.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
Return: 9 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R681.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R684.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R758.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R764.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R898.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R902.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,000.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,009.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,182.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,187.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,317.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,327.73
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Paarl
15.9°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.0°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
6%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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406.8 km 280 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Paarl
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    386.8 km
  3. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    1.3 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Beaufort → Paarl
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Beaufort, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Paarl, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Beaufort → Paarl
Beaufort Origin postcode
Not available
Paarl 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
34.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
307.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
314.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Paarl → Beaufort
Beaufort ↔ Paarl
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
203.2 km
Total: 406.8 km
Midpoint 203.2 km
406.8 km 280 min
Destination Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 406.8 km
Return-cycle span 813.6 km
Traversal time 280 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -33.18421, 20.81923
End -33.73103, 18.96421
Destination services

Available in Paarl

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Paarl
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Paarl
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
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.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Beaufort from Paarl? +
Beaufort is about 406.8 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 280 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Paarl in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaufort 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 Beaufort to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R681.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R684.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R758.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R764.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Paarl? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Beaufort, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paarl, 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: 34.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 307.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 314.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 168.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 352.8 km

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