Distance from Cape Town Cbd to Paarl

N Cape Town Cbd → Paarl

Road distance

59.6 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R45

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

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

Info Travel board

Travel time

42 min

Start point

Reform Street

End point

Lady Grey Street

Return: 1 hr 24 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 R27.95 / litre

R119.98

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R120.45

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

66° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

246° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9284, 18.4330

End coords Destination point

-33.7310, 18.9642

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Cape Town Cbd → Paarl

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Cape Town Cbd Fog View Forecast → 14 °C Paarl Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town Cbd → Paarl

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Car

59.6 km

42 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

59.6 km

~55 min

65 km/h avg

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Food & drink Near Cape Town Cbd

81 Rose Street, 8001 2 km from start

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Hotel Near Cape Town Cbd

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 1 km from start

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

B 1 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Cape Town Cbd

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

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town Cbd

Finish Paarl

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town Cbd to Paarl via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Cape Town Cbd to Paarl via R45

Provincial road route R45
Head on Reform Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.1 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

52.0 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

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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.

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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

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

4.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

9.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Paarl

07:44 – 17:41

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 4 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R249.21

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.19

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R11.92

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R262.33

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (3)

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 Cape Town Cbd Start: Reform Street -33.92841, 18.43303

Midpoint

29.8 km

Total: 59.6 km

Midpoint 29.8 km

59.6 km 42 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 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 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 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 R119.98 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R120.45 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R119.85 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R125.60 (R29.26 / 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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