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Distance from Paarl N3 to Worcester

Paarl N3 to Worcester is a practical regional trip, covering about 54.3 km in roughly 45 min.

N Paarl N3 → Worcester
Road distance
54.3 km
N1 R301
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
45.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
End point
Russell Street
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.9 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
R90.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R91.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R101.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R102.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R119.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R120.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R133.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R134.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R157.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R158.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R175.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R177.21
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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
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-33.6462, 19.4459
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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54.3 km 45 min
Start Paarl N3
Finish Worcester
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    44.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Rabie Avenue
    0.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rabie Avenue
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Rabie Avenue
    1.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Trappes Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto High Street
    0.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.1 km
  15. 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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Routes ↩ Worcester → Paarl N3 Paarl N3 to Johannesburg Paarl N3 to Pretoria Paarl N3 to Cape Town Paarl N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Worcester Pretoria to Worcester Cape Town to Worcester
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Worcester
07:17 – 17:59
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
07:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R226.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R10.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R238.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl N3 Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
27.1 km
Total: 54.3 km
Midpoint 27.1 km
54.3 km 45 min
Destination Worcester End: Russell Street -33.64624, 19.44593

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 54.3 km
Return-cycle span 108.6 km
Traversal time 45 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 27.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.69947, 19.21933
End -33.64624, 19.44593
Destination services

Available in Worcester

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1

  • 100 Albatros Street, Avian Park, Worcester, 6850
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Worcester
3
  • Spar
    72 High Street, Worcester, 6850
  • Checkers
    Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    113 Mountain Mill Drive, Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1
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Questions 8
How far is Paarl N3 from Worcester? +
Paarl N3 is about 54.3 km from Worcester by road.
How long does it take from Paarl N3 to Worcester? +
The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl N3 to Worcester in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl N3 to Worcester? +
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 Paarl N3 to Worcester? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R90.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R91.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R101.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R102.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl N3 to Worcester? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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

: Paarl
From Paarl N3 To Worcester
Mbekweni
From Paarl N3 To Worcester
Wellington
From Paarl N3 To Worcester
Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl N3 To Worcester
: Worcester
From Paarl N3 To Worcester

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl N3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Worcester
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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