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

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

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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

Weather 12 °C Calais Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Franschhoek Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

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 from Calais to Franschhoek

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Fuel stations Near Calais

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Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape

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Fuel stations 2.3 km

Shell

1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape

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Hotel Near Calais

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 3 km from start

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

B 3 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Calais

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 2 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Calais

Finish Franschhoek

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Calais to Franschhoek via R44

Provincial road route R44
Head on Calais Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Upper Rhine Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Main Drive

0.0 km
Turn right onto Battery Crescent

0.3 km
Turn sharp right onto Glengariff Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Ocean View Drive

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Strand Street

0.9 km
Turn left onto Buitengracht Street

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl

44.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch

0.3 km
Turn right

1.1 km
Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road

8.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road

18.5 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Calais Calais to Johannesburg Calais to Pretoria Calais to Cape Town Calais to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek

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

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

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.

Route support

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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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Distance from Calais to Franschhoek

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Victoria & Alfred Hotel

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