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Distance from Cape Town N1 to Franschhoek

Cape Town N1 to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 75.5 km in roughly 58 min.

N Cape Town N1 → Franschhoek
Road distance
75.5 km
N1 R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
64.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
58 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R126.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R127.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R140.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R142.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R166.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R167.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R185.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R187.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R219.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R220.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R244.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R246.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
88° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
268° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
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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75.5 km 58 min
Start Cape Town N1
Finish Franschhoek
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    43.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right
    1.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. 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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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
37.7 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
5.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:20 – 17:59
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R315.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R332.40
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 Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
37.7 km
Total: 75.5 km
Midpoint 37.7 km
75.5 km 58 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 75.5 km
Return-cycle span 151.1 km
Traversal time 58 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 22.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 37.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.82458, 18.77424
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

Available in Franschhoek

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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 from Franschhoek? +
Cape Town N1 is about 75.5 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N1 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 to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R126.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R127.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R140.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R142.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 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

: Foreshore
From Cape Town N1 To Franschhoek
: Paarl
From Cape Town N1 To Franschhoek
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town N1 To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Cape Town N1 To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Cape Town N1 To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Cape Town N1 To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1, 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.

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About 54.0 km Difference: 21.5 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 24.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 33.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 35.3 km

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