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Distance from Lombe Cota to Franschhoek

Lombe Cota to Franschhoek is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,278.8 km in roughly 39 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Lombe Cota → Franschhoek
Road distance
3,278.8 km
N1 R315 R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,733.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
81
Info Travel board
Travel time
39 hrs 6 min
Start point
Lombe-Cota
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2346 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 19 planned rest stops
43 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,488.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,514.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6,114.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,163.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7,242.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7,276.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8,067.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8,132.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9,529.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9,574.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10,615.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10,701.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
174° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
354° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-9.4755, 16.1486
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3,278.8 km 39 hrs 6 min
Start Lombe Cota
Finish Franschhoek
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Destination
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  1. Head on Lombe-Cota
    0.6 km
  2. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  3. Merge slight right
    21.2 km
  4. Turn slight right
    2.9 km
  5. Continue right
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  7. Continue
    0.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    2.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    10.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    116.0 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn left
    0.0 km
  15. Turn slight right
    54.7 km
  16. Go straight
    47.1 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    63.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.0 km
  21. Go straight
    2.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.8 km
  24. Turn slight right
    79.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  26. Continue straight
    26.1 km
  27. Turn right
    6.5 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    3.7 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  35. Continue
    0.1 km
  36. Continue slight right
    23.0 km
  37. Turn slight left
    9.8 km
  38. Go straight
    104.4 km
  39. Continue straight
    175.1 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    2.2 km
  42. Turn slight left
    129.4 km
  43. Keep slight left at the fork onto Caiundo-Cuangar
    208.6 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  45. Continue
    11.5 km
  46. Continue slight right
    13.9 km
  47. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  48. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  49. Merge slight right
    77.4 km
  50. Turn left
    55.0 km
  51. At the end of the road, turn left
    243.9 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hage Geingob Street
    0.0 km
  53. Continue onto Hage Geingob Street
    2.5 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  55. Continue
    172.3 km
  56. Continue straight
    55.6 km
  57. Take the exit ramp slight left
    1.0 km
  58. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  59. Continue straight onto Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway
    0.5 km
  60. Take the exit ramp slight left
    4.4 km
  61. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.1 km
  62. At the end of the road, turn right
    485.3 km
  63. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  64. Continue
    301.2 km
  65. Continue straight
    546.9 km
  66. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  67. Continue
    64.6 km
  68. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R315: Malmesbury
    0.4 km
  69. Turn left onto Bokomo Road
    1.1 km
  70. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    27.3 km
  71. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  72. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  73. Merge slight right
    7.0 km
  74. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  75. Turn right
    1.1 km
  76. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  77. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  78. Turn left
    0.1 km
  79. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  80. Turn right
    0.0 km
  81. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Franschhoek → Lombe Cota Lombe Cota to Johannesburg Lombe Cota to Pretoria Lombe Cota to Cape Town Lombe Cota to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,643.7 km
Malanje to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 hrs 33 min • 19 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Malanje to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
236.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
545.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
177.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:21 – 17:58
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 39 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13,705.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R65.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R655.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14,426.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (89)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
14
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
19
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lombe Cota Start: Lombe-Cota -9.47551, 16.14855
Midpoint
1,643.7 km
Total: 3,278.8 km
Midpoint 1,643.7 km
3,278.8 km 39 hrs 6 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Malanje to Western Cape
One-way road span 3,278.8 km
Return-cycle span 6,557.7 km
Traversal time 39 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 81
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,643.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -9.47551, 16.14855
Midpoint -21.30063, 16.83266
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

Available in Franschhoek

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

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 9
How far is Lombe Cota from Franschhoek? +
Lombe Cota is about 3,278.8 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Lombe Cota to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 39 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lombe Cota to Franschhoek in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Lombe Cota 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 Lombe Cota to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5,488.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5,514.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6,114.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6,163.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lombe Cota to Franschhoek? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Lombe-Cota
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek
Rua Joaquim Kapango
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek
Caiundo-Cuangar
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek
: Malmesbury
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek
Darling
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek
: Paarl
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Lombe Cota To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Lombe Cota, Malanje
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

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