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Distance from Groot Constantia to Paarl

Groot Constantia to Paarl is a practical regional trip, covering about 71.9 km in roughly 58 min.

N Groot Constantia → Paarl
Road distance
71.9 km
44.7 mi • 38.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
60.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
58 min
Return: 1 hr 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.7 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
R120.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R120.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R134.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R135.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R158.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R159.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R176.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R178.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R208.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R209.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R232.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R234.65
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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71.9 km 58 min
Start Groot Constantia
Finish Paarl
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto Groot Constantia Road
    1.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Constantia Main Road
    2.5 km
  5. Turn right towards M3: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    1.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  17. Merge slight right
    47.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
35.9 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Groot Constantia → Paarl
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Groot Constantia, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Paarl, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Groot Constantia → Paarl
Groot Constantia Origin postcode
Not available
Paarl Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
17.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
20.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
27.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Paarl → Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia ↔ Paarl
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Groot Constantia -34.03038, 18.41765
Midpoint
35.9 km
Total: 71.9 km
Midpoint 35.9 km
71.9 km 58 min
Destination Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 71.9 km
Return-cycle span 143.8 km
Traversal time 58 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 29.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03038, 18.41765
Midpoint -33.87934, 18.65295
End -33.73103, 18.96421
Destination services

Available in Paarl

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Paarl
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Paarl
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Paarl

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Cape Winelands town
Standout Wine farms, country hospitality and conference stays
Paarl offers a broader Winelands mix than a simple tasting stop, with estate travel, countryside scenery, conference use and a more spread-out stay pattern than compact village destinations.
Best for Who this destination suits
Winelands base Conference stay Country hospitality Food and wine trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The town centre, estates, wedding venues and countryside stays each produce different final drives, so the exact property matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Paarl as a base for Cape Winelands touring, estate visits, conferences and slower countryside stays close to Cape Town.
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Questions 8
How far is Groot Constantia from Paarl? +
Groot Constantia is about 71.9 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Groot Constantia to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Groot Constantia to Paarl in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Groot Constantia to Paarl? +
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 Groot Constantia to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R120.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R120.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R134.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R135.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Groot Constantia to Paarl? +
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 Groot Constantia To Paarl
: Cape Town International Airport
From Groot Constantia To Paarl
Somerset
From Groot Constantia To Paarl
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Groot Constantia To Paarl
Groote Schuur
From Groot Constantia To Paarl
Settlers Way
From Groot Constantia To Paarl
: Milnerton
From Groot Constantia To Paarl
Black River Parkway
From Groot Constantia To Paarl
: Paarl
From Groot Constantia To Paarl
: Franschhoek
From Groot Constantia To Paarl

Route Locations

Start area
Groot Constantia, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paarl, 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 Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 17.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 20.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 27.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 29.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 31.7 km

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