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Distance from Lens to Paris

Lens to Paris is a practical regional trip, covering about 65.6 km in roughly 45 min.

N Lens → Paris
Road distance
65.6 km
N1 R301
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
51.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Start point
Lens Lane
End point
Wemmershoek Pad
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R109.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R110.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R122.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R123.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R144.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R145.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R161.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R162.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R190.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R191.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R212.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R214.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
78° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
258° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9388, 18.4674
End coords Destination point
-33.8412, 19.0147
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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65.6 km 45 min
Start Lens
Finish Paris
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lens Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Eden Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Trill Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Lower Main Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Station Road
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Fir Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Fir Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.6 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    0.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right
    50.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Wellington
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards R301: Wellington
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    9.3 km
  19. 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
Routes ↩ Paris → Lens Lens to Johannesburg Lens to Pretoria Lens to Cape Town Lens to Durban Johannesburg to Paris Pretoria to Paris Cape Town to Paris
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
32.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paris
07:20 – 18:00
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R274.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R13.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R288.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lens Start: Lens Lane -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint
32.8 km
Total: 65.6 km
Midpoint 32.8 km
65.6 km 45 min
Destination Paris End: Wemmershoek Pad -33.84116, 19.01469

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 65.6 km
Return-cycle span 131.2 km
Traversal time 45 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 29.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 32.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint -33.82954, 18.75651
End -33.84116, 19.01469
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Lens from Paris? +
Lens is about 65.6 km from Paris by road.
How long does it take from Lens to Paris? +
The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lens to Paris in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lens to Paris? +
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 Lens to Paris? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R109.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R110.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R122.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R123.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lens to Paris? +
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

Lens Lane
From Lens To Paris
Liesbeek Parkway
From Lens To Paris
Black River Parkway
From Lens To Paris
: Paarl
From Lens To Paris
: Wellington
From Lens To Paris
Franschhoek
From Lens To Paris
Wemmershoek Pad
From Lens To Paris

Route Locations

Start area
Lens, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paris, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 40.2 km Difference: 25.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 27.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 34.0 km

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