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Distance from Paarl R301 to Franschhoek

Paarl R301 to Franschhoek is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.3 km in roughly 22 min.

N Paarl R301 → Franschhoek
Road distance
24.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
20.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Start point
Wemmershoek Road
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R60.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R79.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
143° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
323° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7588, 18.9835
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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24.3 km 22 min
Start Paarl R301
Finish Franschhoek
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Wemmershoek Road
    0.2 km
  2. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Worcester
    0.0 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right
    0.0 km
  9. 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.
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Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Paarl R301 Paarl R301 to Johannesburg Paarl R301 to Pretoria Paarl R301 to Cape Town Paarl R301 to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:19 – 18:00
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 min
SunriseDawn break
07:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R101.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R106.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl R301 Start: Wemmershoek Road -33.75878, 18.98349
Midpoint
12.1 km
Total: 24.3 km
Midpoint 12.1 km
24.3 km 22 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 24.3 km
Return-cycle span 48.5 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 37.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.75878, 18.98349
Midpoint -33.85335, 19.02821
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
2
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 8
How far is Paarl R301 from Franschhoek? +
Paarl R301 is about 24.3 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Paarl R301 to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl R301 to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl R301 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 Paarl R301 to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R40.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R40.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R45.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R45.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl R301 to Franschhoek? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 R301 To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Paarl R301 To Franschhoek
: Worcester
From Paarl R301 To Franschhoek
Wemmershoek Pad
From Paarl R301 To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl R301, Western Cape
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

Distance comparisons

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Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 68.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 75.3 km

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