Distance from Paarl to Cape Town

N Paarl → Cape Town

Road distance

60.9 km

Metro routes · M60 / N1

Paarl to Cape Town is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.9 km in roughly 44 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

55.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

44 min

Start point

Lady Grey Street

End point

Gallery Lane

Return: 1 hr 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

44 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

44 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R122.47

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R122.96

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

246° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

66° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.7310, 18.9642

End coords Destination point

-33.9288, 18.4172

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Paarl → Cape Town

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Paarl Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Cape Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Paarl → Cape Town

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Car

60.9 km

44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

60.9 km

~56 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 55 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 55 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 55 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 55 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Paarl

Finish Cape Town

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Paarl to Cape Town via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Paarl to Cape Town via M60

Metro arterial route M60
Head on Lady Grey Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Main Road

5.4 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Cape Town

0.6 km
Merge slight right

51.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Buitenkant Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Gallery Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

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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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

30.4 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

4.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

10.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town

07:46 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 24 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R254.39

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.22

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R12.17

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R267.78

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

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

30.4 km

Total: 60.9 km

Midpoint 30.4 km

60.9 km 45 min

Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 60.9 km

Return-cycle span 121.8 km

Traversal time 45 min

Maneuver count 14

Maneuver density 23.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 30.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421

Midpoint -33.85242, 18.70421

End -33.92883, 18.41722

Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

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

Signature Mother City

Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety

Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.

Best for Who this destination suits

City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.

Local pulse

Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see

The city works for both leisure and conference travel

Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Paarl from Cape Town? +

Paarl is about 60.9 km from Cape Town by road.

How long does it take from Paarl to Cape Town? +

The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Cape Town in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Paarl to Cape Town? +

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 Cape Town? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R122.47 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R122.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R122.34 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R128.21 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Cape Town? +

No tollgates are 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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