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Distance from Cape Town Cbd to Paarl

Cape Town Cbd to Paarl is a practical regional trip, covering about 59.6 km in roughly 42 min.

N Cape Town Cbd → Paarl
Road distance
59.6 km
37 mi • 32.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
53.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Return: 84 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R99.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R100.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R111.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R112.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R131.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R132.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R146.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R147.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R173.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R174.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R193.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R194.58
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Paarl
28.1°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
29.6°C
Day range High / low
H 28° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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59.6 km 42 min
Start Cape Town Cbd
Finish Paarl
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Reform Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    52.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
29.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town Cbd → Paarl
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Cape Town Cbd, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Paarl, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town Cbd → Paarl
Cape Town Cbd 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 Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
5.6 km
17.3 km
19.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Paarl → Cape Town Cbd
Cape Town Cbd ↔ Paarl
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Cbd -33.92841, 18.43303
Midpoint
29.8 km
Total: 59.6 km
Midpoint 29.8 km
59.6 km 42 min
Destination Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 59.6 km
Return-cycle span 119.2 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 15.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 29.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92841, 18.43303
Midpoint -33.84936, 18.70855
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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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town Cbd from Paarl? +
Cape Town Cbd is about 59.6 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town Cbd to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town Cbd to Paarl in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town Cbd 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 Cape Town Cbd to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R99.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R100.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R111.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R112.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town Cbd 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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town Cbd, 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

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About 42.3 km Difference: 17.3 km
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About 40.2 km Difference: 19.4 km
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About 92.6 km Difference: 33.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 40.0 km

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