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Distance from Mbombela to Paarl

N Mbombela → Paarl
Road distance
1687.7 km
Highway dominant · N3 / R539
Mbombela to Paarl is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,687.7 km in roughly 18 hrs 25 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,478.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 25 min
Start point
Ferreira Street
End point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 36 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1105 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,396.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,409.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,392.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,555.56
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,481.33
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,498.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,476.52
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,691.37
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,896.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,919.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,890.16
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R6,172.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4729, 30.9773
End coords Destination point
-33.7310, 18.9642
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Mbombela Fair View Forecast → 12 °C Paarl Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mbombela → Paarl
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Car
1687.7 km
18 hrs 25 min
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Two-wheeler
1687.7 km
~25 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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~5 hrs 36 min
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Places from Mbombela to Paarl

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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Checkers

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Schools & education 0.3 km

Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl)

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Schools & education 0.3 km

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Schools & education 0.3 km

Labori High School

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Supermarkets 0.5 km

Shoprite

Van Der Lingen Street, Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Schools & education 0.7 km

La Rochelle Girls' High School

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Government offices 0.7 km

Home Affairs

39 Castle Street, Paarl, 7646
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Schools & education 0.7 km

La Rochelle Girls' Primary School

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Schools & education 0.8 km

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Schools & education 1.0 km

Paarl Boys' High School

Paarl, 7622, Western Cape
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Schools & education 1.0 km

Paarl Boys' Primary School

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 1.3 km

Shell Select

7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 1.3 km

Pick n Pay Express

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 2.1 km

Quickshop

Paarl
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Supermarkets 2.5 km

Checkers

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 3.7 km

Bonjour

Paarl, 7624
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Clothing & fashion 3.8 km

PEP

Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
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Supermarkets 3.8 km

Pick n Pay

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Shell Select

7646, Western Cape
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Home & garden 4.2 km

Simla Hardware

Simfonielaan Wes
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Supermarkets 4.7 km

Fair Foods

Bartolomeu Street
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Car services 5.3 km

Car Doc

7074 Langeni Street, paarl mbekweni
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Car services 6.3 km

Mercedes-Benz

Suid Agter Paarl Road, Paarl, 7645
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1687.7 km 1106 min
Start Mbombela
Finish Paarl
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mbombela to Paarl via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Mbombela to Paarl via R539
    Provincial road route R539
  3. Head on Ferreira Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    6.4 km
  5. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  9. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    116.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.6 km
  23. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    1.3 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R884.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Paarl → Mbombela Mbombela to Johannesburg Mbombela to Pretoria Mbombela to Cape Town Mbombela to Durban Johannesburg to Paarl Pretoria to Paarl Cape Town to Paarl
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
844.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 12 min • 9 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
121.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
280.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
91.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paarl
07:42 – 17:42
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:42
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,054.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R337.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,425.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbombela Start: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
844.1 km
Total: 1687.7 km
Midpoint 844.1 km
1687.7 km 1106 min
Destination Paarl End: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1687.7 km
Return-cycle span 3375.4 km
Traversal time 1106 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 844.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -29.93459, 25.83617
End -33.73103, 18.96421
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Mbombela from Paarl? +
Mbombela is about 1687.7 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Mbombela to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 1106 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbombela to Paarl 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 Mbombela 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 Mbombela to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,396.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,409.74 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,392.73 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,555.56 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbombela to Paarl? +
Yes. There are 27 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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