Distance from Paarl to Alberton

N Paarl → Alberton

Road distance

1346.5 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R301

Paarl to Alberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,346.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 36 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,209.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 36 min

Start point

Lady Grey Street

End point

Voortrekker Road

Return: 29 hrs 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

876 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 21 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,709.60

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,720.26

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

49° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

229° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.7310, 18.9642

End coords Destination point

-26.2670, 28.1221

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Paarl Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Alberton Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Paarl → Alberton

🚗

Car

1346.5 km

14 hrs 36 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1346.5 km

~20 hrs 42 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 43 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → JNB (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 19 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 9 hrs 26 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Paarl to Alberton

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Hotel Approaching Alberton

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 857 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 857 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Approaching Alberton

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 857 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 857 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Paarl

Finish Alberton

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Paarl to Alberton via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Paarl to Alberton via R301

Provincial road route R301
Head on Lady Grey Street

1.2 km
Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East

0.3 km
Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road

3.7 km
Turn right onto Sonstraal Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester

0.4 km
Merge slight right

401.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

17.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg

0.3 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Road

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Road

0.5 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

673.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 18 min • 7 hrs 18 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

96.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

223.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

72.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Alberton

06:50 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 45 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,628.16

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R26.93

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R269.29

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,924.38

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Midpoint

673.6 km

Total: 1346.5 km

Midpoint 673.6 km

1346.5 km 876 min

Destination Alberton End: Voortrekker Road -26.26699, 28.12205

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1346.5 km

Return-cycle span 2693 km

Traversal time 876 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 673.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421

Midpoint -30.95131, 24.68766

End -26.26699, 28.12205

Destination brief

Travelling to Alberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Alberton stands out

Alberton is best understood as south-east Gauteng district planning, not flattened generic metro copy.

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Alberton trip accuracy improves when the exact suburb, mall, office or venue is known before departure.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Best for Alberton-specific arrivals, business trips and suburban Gauteng planning.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Paarl from Alberton? +

Paarl is about 1346.5 km from Alberton by road.

How long does it take from Paarl to Alberton? +

The drive usually takes about 876 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Alberton 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 Alberton? +

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 Alberton? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,709.60 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,720.26 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,706.69 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,836.59 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Alberton? +

Yes. There are 17 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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Distance from Paarl to Alberton

Places from Paarl to Alberton

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Mugg & Bean

Quickshop

Woolworths

Shoprite

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Shell Select

Alberton Home Affairs

African Bank

Shoprite

Standard Bank

FNB

Alberton Mall

Nedbank

Brazilian Home Furniture

Capitec Bank

Quickshop

Alberton City

Shell

Hugo Optometrists

Hugo Optometrists

Hugo Optometrists

Big Boss Auto

Vape Crazy New Redruth

Mall at Newmarket

Alberton Hardware

Pick n Pay

Alberton High School

Bez Mega Motors

Shell

Quickshop

Quickshop

Wonderful World Preschool and Day Care

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

OBC

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Paramount Tracks

Land Rover The Glen

HAVAL The Glen

Shell Select

Spaar on Spares

Shell

BMW Joburg South

Kia The Glen

Shell Select

Dynamic Vision Nettmann Optometrists

Shell

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Checkers

Shoprite

Shell Select

Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Shell Select

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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