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Distance from Eric Way to Franschhoek

Eric Way to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 77.8 km in roughly 1 hr 1 min.

N Eric Way → Franschhoek
Road distance
77.8 km
48.3 mi • 42.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
57.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 1 min
Return: 2 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R130.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R130.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R145.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R146.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R171.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R172.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R191.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R193.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R226.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R227.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R251.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R253.94
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 1 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 16 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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77.8 km 1 hr 1 min
Start Eric Way
Finish Franschhoek
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eric Way
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto George Road
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Strandfontein Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    1.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Varkens Vlei Road
    2.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Weltevreden Road
    1.3 km
  7. Turn left
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right
    0.4 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    6.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    19.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right
    1.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. 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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
38.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 min • 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Eric Way → Franschhoek
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Eric Way, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Eric Way → Franschhoek
Eric Way Origin postcode
Not available
Franschhoek Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Hermanus
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
14.8 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
21.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
23.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Franschhoek → Eric Way
Eric Way ↔ Franschhoek
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Eric Way to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Eric Way -34.02658, 18.51821
Midpoint
38.9 km
Total: 77.8 km
Midpoint 38.9 km
77.8 km 1 hr 1 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 77.8 km
Return-cycle span 155.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 1 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 28.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 38.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.02658, 18.51821
Midpoint -33.82790, 18.76237
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
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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 Eric Way from Franschhoek? +
Eric Way is about 77.8 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Eric Way to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Eric Way to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Eric Way 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 Eric Way to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R130.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R130.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R145.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R146.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Eric Way 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 Eric Way To Franschhoek
Worcester
From Eric Way To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Eric Way To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Eric Way To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Eric Way To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Eric Way, 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 Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 14.8 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 21.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 23.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 35.5 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 37.6 km

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