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Distance from Mbekweni to Paarl N12

Mbekweni to Paarl N12 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,012.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 46 min.

N Mbekweni → Paarl N12
Road distance
1,012.8 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
884.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 46 min
End point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
766 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,933.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,941.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,355.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,369.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,551.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,562.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,107.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,127.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,357.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,371.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,089.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,114.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
243° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
63° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-33.7310, 18.9642
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,012.8 km 12 hrs 46 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Paarl N12
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    36.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    29.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    35.7 km
  14. Turn left
    36.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    78.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  17. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  18. Merge slight right
    356.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.6 km
  25. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    1.3 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Paarl N12 → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Paarl N12 Pretoria to Paarl N12 Cape Town to Paarl N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
506.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 23 min • 6 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
72.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
168.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paarl N12
07:25 – 17:55
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,233.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R202.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,456.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
506.1 km
Total: 1,012.8 km
Midpoint 506.1 km
1,012.8 km 12 hrs 46 min
Destination Paarl N12 End: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,012.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,025.6 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 506.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -31.83188, 23.33025
End -33.73103, 18.96421
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Paarl N12
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Paarl N12
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl N12
6
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Paarl N12? +
Mbekweni is about 1,012.8 km from Paarl N12 by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Paarl N12? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Paarl N12 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 Mbekweni to Paarl N12? +
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 Mbekweni to Paarl N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,933.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,941.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,355.35 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,369.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Paarl N12? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Mbekweni To Paarl N12
: Cape Town
From Mbekweni To Paarl N12

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paarl N12, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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