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Distance from Cape Town N1 N17 to Franschhoek

Cape Town N1 N17 to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 66.4 km in roughly 49 min.

N Cape Town N1 N17 → Franschhoek
Road distance
66.4 km
N1 R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
55.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
49 min
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R111.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R111.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R123.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R124.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R146.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R147.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R163.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R164.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R192.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R193.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R214.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R216.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
92° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
272° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.8946, 18.5166
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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66.4 km 49 min
Start Cape Town N1 N17
Finish Franschhoek
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sable Road
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Sable Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right towards N1: Paarl
    0.8 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right towards Monte Vista Boulevard
    33.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    1.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. 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.
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Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Cape Town N1 N17 Cape Town N1 N17 to Johannesburg Cape Town N1 N17 to Pretoria Cape Town N1 N17 to Cape Town Cape Town N1 N17 to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
33.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:21 – 17:57
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R277.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R13.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R292.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Cape Town N1 N17 -33.89461, 18.51662
Midpoint
33.2 km
Total: 66.4 km
Midpoint 33.2 km
66.4 km 49 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 66.4 km
Return-cycle span 132.8 km
Traversal time 49 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 24.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 33.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.89461, 18.51662
Midpoint -33.81150, 18.82111
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Franschhoek
2
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 Cape Town N1 N17 from Franschhoek? +
Cape Town N1 N17 is about 66.4 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N17 to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N17 to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N1 N17 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 Cape Town N1 N17 to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R111.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R111.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R123.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R124.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N17 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Cape Town N1 N17 To Franschhoek
: Goodwood
From Cape Town N1 N17 To Franschhoek
Malmesbury
From Cape Town N1 N17 To Franschhoek
Monte Vista Boulevard
From Cape Town N1 N17 To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Cape Town N1 N17 To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Cape Town N1 N17 To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Cape Town N1 N17 To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1 N17, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Franschhoek, 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 Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 12.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 24.1 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 26.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 26.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 33.2 km

Reverse route and related trips

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