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Distance from Cape Town N1 N3 to Paarl

N Cape Town N1 N3 → Paarl
Road distance
60.3 km
R45
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
53.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
End point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R115.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R115.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R140.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R141.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R152.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R152.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R185.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R186.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R200.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R200.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R243.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R245.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
67° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
247° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9178, 18.4315
End coords Destination point
-33.7310, 18.9642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Cape Town N1 N3 to Paarl is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.3 km in roughly 42 min.
Travel modes
Cape Town N1 N3 → Paarl
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Car
60.3 km
42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
60.3 km
~55 min
65 km/h avg
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60.3 km 42 min
Start Cape Town N1 N3
Finish Paarl
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.6 km
  3. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl
    53.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.1 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
10.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paarl
07:29 – 17:50
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R252.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R265.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 N3 -33.91783, 18.43146
Midpoint
30.1 km
Total: 60.3 km
Midpoint 30.1 km
60.3 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 60.3 km
Return-cycle span 120.7 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 16.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91783, 18.43146
Midpoint -33.85132, 18.70553
End -33.73103, 18.96421
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Destination brief

Travelling to Paarl

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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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How far is Cape Town N1 N3 from Paarl? +
Cape Town N1 N3 is about 60.3 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N3 to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N3 to Paarl in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N1 N3 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 N1 N3 to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R115.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R115.68 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R140.31 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R141.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N3 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Cape Town N1 N3 To Paarl
Waterfront
From Cape Town N1 N3 To Paarl
Milnerton
From Cape Town N1 N3 To Paarl
: Franschhoek
From Cape Town N1 N3 To Paarl

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1 N3, 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

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