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Distance from Dresden to Franschhoek

N Dresden → Franschhoek
Road distance
1,167.0 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R301
Dresden to Franschhoek is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,167.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
991.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 59 min
Start point
Dresden Avenue
Return: 25 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
779 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,282.16
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,284.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,272.92
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,352.74
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,011.18
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,014.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,998.99
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,104.31
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,962.08
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,966.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,946.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,084.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.9149, 26.8190
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Dresden Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Franschhoek Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Dresden → Franschhoek
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Car
1,167.0 km
12 hrs 59 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,167.0 km
~17 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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908 km flight
~6 hrs 45 min
🚗 141 km to Bram Fischer International
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🚗 48 km from Cape Town International
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1,167.0 km 12 hrs 59 min
Start Dresden
Finish Franschhoek
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  1. Directions from Dresden to Franschhoek via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Dresden to Franschhoek via R301
    Provincial road route R301
  3. Head on Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left
    36.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N1: Winburg
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    696.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    17.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Dresden Dresden to Johannesburg Dresden to Pretoria Dresden to Cape Town Dresden to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
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Halfway point
583.6 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 29 min • 6 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
194.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:40 – 17:42
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:41
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
07:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,878.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R233.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,134.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dresden Start: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898
Midpoint
583.6 km
Total: 1,167.0 km
Midpoint 583.6 km
1,167.0 km 12 hrs 59 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,167.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,334.1 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 583.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91487, 26.81898
Midpoint -31.48860, 23.71927
End -33.90917, 19.11944
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 9
How far is Dresden from Franschhoek? +
Dresden is about 1,167.0 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Dresden to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dresden to Franschhoek in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Dresden 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 Dresden to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,282.16 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,284.68 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,272.92 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,352.74 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dresden to Franschhoek? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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