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Distance from Franschhoek to Eric Way

Franschhoek to Eric Way is a practical regional trip, covering about 79.5 km in roughly 1 hr 1 min.

N Franschhoek → Eric Way
Road distance
79.5 km
49.4 mi • 42.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
57.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 1 min
Return: 2 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 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
R133.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R133.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R148.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R149.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R175.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R176.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R195.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R197.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R231.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R232.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R257.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R259.53
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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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79.5 km 1 hr 1 min
Start Franschhoek
Finish Eric Way
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  5. Turn right
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    15.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    6.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    3.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9
    0.5 km
  13. Turn slight left onto Govan Mbeki Road towards Wetton
    2.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Strandfontein Road towards Strandfontein
    2.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    0.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Strandfontein Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto George Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Eric Way
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
39.7 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
Franschhoek → Eric Way
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Eric Way, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Franschhoek → Eric Way
Franschhoek Origin postcode
Not available
Eric Way 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
13.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
20.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
25.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Eric Way → Franschhoek
Franschhoek ↔ Eric Way
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944
Midpoint
39.7 km
Total: 79.5 km
Midpoint 39.7 km
79.5 km 1 hr 1 min
Destination Eric Way -34.02658, 18.51821

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 79.5 km
Return-cycle span 159.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 1 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 23.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 39.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90917, 19.11944
Midpoint -33.83081, 18.75271
End -34.02658, 18.51821
Destination services

Available in Eric Way

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eric Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Eric Way
2
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Eric Way
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Eric Way
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Eric Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Eric Way
2
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Questions 8
How far is Franschhoek from Eric Way? +
Franschhoek is about 79.5 km from Eric Way by road.
How long does it take from Franschhoek to Eric Way? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Franschhoek to Eric Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Franschhoek to Eric Way? +
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 Franschhoek to Eric Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R133.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R133.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R148.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R149.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Franschhoek to Eric Way? +
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

: Cape Town
From Franschhoek To Eric Way
: Mitchell's Plain
From Franschhoek To Eric Way
Cape Town International Airport
From Franschhoek To Eric Way
Wetton
From Franschhoek To Eric Way
Wynberg
From Franschhoek To Eric Way
Strandfontein
From Franschhoek To Eric Way

Route Locations

Start area
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eric Way, 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: 13.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 20.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 25.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 37.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 39.3 km

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