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Distance from Cape Town to Paarl N3

N Cape Town → Paarl N3
Road distance
60.8 km
N1 R45
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
55.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
44 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R116.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R116.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R141.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R142.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R153.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R153.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R186.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R187.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R201.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R202.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R245.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R247.14
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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
-33.9288, 18.4172
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 to Paarl N3 is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.8 km in roughly 44 min.
Travel modes
Cape Town → Paarl N3
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Car
60.8 km
44 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
60.8 km
~56 min
65 km/h avg
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60.8 km 44 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Paarl N3
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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
    52.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  13. 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 ↩ Paarl N3 → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Paarl N3 Pretoria to Paarl N3 Cape Town to Paarl N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.1 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
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paarl N3
07:30 – 17:50
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R254.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R267.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
30.4 km
Total: 60.8 km
Midpoint 30.4 km
60.8 km 44 min
Destination Paarl N3 End: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 60.8 km
Return-cycle span 121.7 km
Traversal time 44 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 21.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.85273, 18.70337
End -33.73103, 18.96421
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Paarl N3? +
Cape Town is about 60.8 km from Paarl N3 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Paarl N3? +
The drive usually takes about 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Paarl N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Paarl N3? +
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 to Paarl N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R116.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R116.64 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R141.48 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R142.35 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Paarl N3? +
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 To Paarl N3
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Paarl N3
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Paarl N3
: Franschhoek
From Cape Town To Paarl N3

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paarl N3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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