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Distance from Lausanne to Franschhoek

N Lausanne → Franschhoek
Road distance
51.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R44
Lausanne to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 51.9 km in roughly 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
43.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Start point
Lausanne Crescent
Return: 1 hr 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R101.49
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R101.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R101.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R104.62
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R133.91
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R134.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R133.36
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R138.05
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R176.19
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R176.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R175.48
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R181.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
94° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
274° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.8819, 18.6525
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Lausanne → Franschhoek
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Lausanne Fog View Forecast → 16 °C Franschhoek Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Lausanne → Franschhoek
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Car
51.9 km
42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
51.9 km
~47 min
65 km/h avg
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Route overview

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51.9 km 42 min
Start Lausanne
Finish Franschhoek
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Lausanne to Franschhoek via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Lausanne to Franschhoek via R44
    Provincial road route R44
  3. Head on Lausanne Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto La Rochelle Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Suikerbos Street
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Frans Conradie Drive
    1.9 km
  7. Turn left onto Brackenfell Boulevard
    1.5 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    18.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right
    1.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Lausanne Lausanne to Johannesburg Lausanne to Pretoria Lausanne to Cape Town Lausanne to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
25.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:44 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:42
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 14 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R216.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R10.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R228.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lausanne Start: Lausanne Crescent -33.88192, 18.65247
Midpoint
25.9 km
Total: 51.9 km
Midpoint 25.9 km
51.9 km 42 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 51.9 km
Return-cycle span 103.8 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 28.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 25.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88192, 18.65247
Midpoint -33.80377, 18.88734
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 8
How far is Lausanne from Franschhoek? +
Lausanne is about 51.9 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Lausanne to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lausanne to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R104.44 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R104.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R104.33 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R109.33 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lausanne 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

Lausanne Crescent
From Lausanne To Franschhoek
Brackenfell Boulevard
From Lausanne To Franschhoek
: Paarl
From Lausanne To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Lausanne To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Lausanne To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Lausanne To Franschhoek

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