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Distance from Paarl to Cape Town N1 N1

Paarl to Cape Town N1 N1 is a short everyday drive, covering about 39.9 km in roughly 30 min.

N Paarl → Cape Town N1 N1
Road distance
39.9 km
N1 R302
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
34.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
30 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R66.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R67.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R74.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R75.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R88.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R88.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R98.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R99.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R116.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R116.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R129.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R130.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-33.8825, 18.6438
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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39.9 km 30 min
Start Paarl
Finish Cape Town N1 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Road
    5.4 km
  3. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    31.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R302
    0.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Willie van Schoor Avenue towards Durbanville
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Bloemhof Street
    0.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bloemhof Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Bloemhof Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right
    0.2 km
  12. Turn sharp right
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Cape Town N1 N1 → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town N1 N1 Pretoria to Cape Town N1 N1 Cape Town to Cape Town N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town N1 N1
07:20 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R166.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R175.62
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 Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
19.9 km
Total: 39.9 km
Midpoint 19.9 km
39.9 km 30 min
Destination Cape Town N1 N1 -33.88248, 18.64383

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 39.9 km
Return-cycle span 79.8 km
Traversal time 30 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 32.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.81559, 18.80714
End -33.88248, 18.64383
Destination services

Available in Cape Town N1 N1

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N1
4
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N1
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N1
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town N1 N1
4
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Questions 8
How far is Paarl from Cape Town N1 N1? +
Paarl is about 39.9 km from Cape Town N1 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Cape Town N1 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Cape Town N1 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl to Cape Town N1 N1? +
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 N1 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R66.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R67.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R74.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R75.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Cape Town N1 N1? +
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

: Cape Town
From Paarl To Cape Town N1 N1
Durbanville
From Paarl To Cape Town N1 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town N1 N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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