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Distance from Paarl to A12 Genova

N Paarl → A12 Genova
Road distance
1,455.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N17 / R301 / R546
Paarl to A12 Genova is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,455.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,265.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 53 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
End point
Genova Road
Return: 31 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
953 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,929.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,940.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,926.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,066.74
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,865.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,880.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,861.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,046.39
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,085.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,105.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,080.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,324.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
53° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
233° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-26.4743, 29.1139
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Paarl Heavy Rain View Forecast → 17 °C A12 Genova Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Paarl → A12 Genova
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Car
1,455.7 km
15 hrs 53 min
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Two-wheeler
1,455.7 km
~22 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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1,455.7 km 15 hrs 53 min
Start Paarl
Finish A12 Genova
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  1. Directions from Paarl to A12 Genova via N1 and N17
    National highway route N1N17
  2. Directions from Paarl to A12 Genova via R301 and R546
    Provincial road routes R301R546
  3. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight right
    101.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R546: Evander
    0.6 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards R546: Evander
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    4.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Solly Zwane Street
    0.9 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Genova Road
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R928.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ A12 Genova → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to A12 Genova Pretoria to A12 Genova Cape Town to A12 Genova
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Halfway point
728.1 km
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 56 min • 7 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
104.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
242.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
78.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A12 Genova
06:48 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,084.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R291.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,405.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
728.1 km
Total: 1,455.7 km
Midpoint 728.1 km
1,455.7 km 15 hrs 53 min
Destination A12 Genova End: Genova Road -26.47433, 29.11388

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,455.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,911.4 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 728.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -30.68275, 25.15978
End -26.47433, 29.11388
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from A12 Genova? +
Paarl is about 1,455.7 km from A12 Genova by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to A12 Genova? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to A12 Genova 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 Paarl to A12 Genova? +
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 to A12 Genova? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,929.44 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,940.97 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,926.30 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,066.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to A12 Genova? +
Yes. There are 33 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Paarl
From Paarl To A12 Genova
Mbekweni
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Wellington
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Huguenot Bypass
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: Worcester
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: Johannesburg
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ern Bypass
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: Springs
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: Evander
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Standerton
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