Distance from Calais to Franschhoek

N Calais → Franschhoek
Road distance
77.7 km
Provincial mix · R44
Calais to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 77.7 km in roughly 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
66.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
59 min
Start point
Calais Road
Return: 1 hr 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R156.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R157.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R156.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R163.73
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R206.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R207.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R206.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R216.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R271.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R272.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R271.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R284.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
90° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
270° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9137, 18.3954
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Calais → Franschhoek
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Calais → Franschhoek
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Car
77.7 km
59 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
77.7 km
~1 hr 11 min
65 km/h avg
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Places along your journey

Places from Calais to Franschhoek

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Fuel stations Near Calais

Shell

Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape 1 km from start
Convenience store Near Calais

Shell Select

8005, Western Cape 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Calais

Jason Bakery

83 Main Road, Cape Town 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Calais

Pick n Pay Express

4 Somerset Road, Green Point, 8005, Western Cape 2 km from start
Fuel stations Near Calais

Shell

Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Calais

81 Rose Street, 8001 2 km from start
Convenience store Soon after Calais

Shell Select

8001, Western Cape 4 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Calais

Fish4Africa

230 Victoria Road, Woodstock, 7915 6 km from start
Convenience store Soon after Calais

Shell Select

7405, Western Cape 7 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Calais

Bootlegger Coffee Company

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 8 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Calais

OK MiniMark Brooklyn Junction

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 8 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

De Tyger Fish City

22 Frans Conradie Drive, Cape Town 18 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Pick n Pay Express

Western Cape, 7625 46 km from start
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Supermarkets Past halfway

Shoprite

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape 46 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Franschhoek

Pick n Pay

13 Main Road, Franschhoek, 7690, Western Cape 66 km from start
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77.7 km 60 min
Start Calais
Finish Franschhoek
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Calais to Franschhoek via R44
    Provincial road route R44
  2. Head on Calais Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Upper Rhine Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Main Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Battery Crescent
    0.3 km
  6. Turn sharp right onto Glengariff Road
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Ocean View Drive
    0.6 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Strand Street
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Buitengracht Street
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl
    44.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right
    1.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
38.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86%
Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:44 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:42
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R324.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R341.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Calais Start: Calais Road -33.91366, 18.39544
Midpoint
38.8 km
Total: 77.7 km
Midpoint 38.8 km
77.7 km 60 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 77.7 km
Return-cycle span 155.4 km
Traversal time 60 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 24.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 38.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91366, 18.39544
Midpoint -33.82769, 18.76310
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination brief

Travelling to Franschhoek

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

Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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Questions 8
How far is Calais from Franschhoek? +
Calais is about 77.7 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Calais to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 60 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Calais to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Calais to Franschhoek? +
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 Calais to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R156.40 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R157.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R156.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R163.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Calais to Franschhoek? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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