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Distance from Paarl to Cape Town R101

Paarl to Cape Town R101 is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.9 km in roughly 44 min.

N Paarl → Cape Town R101
Road distance
60.9 km
M60 N1
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
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
44 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 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 R23.25 / litre
R101.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R102.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R113.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R114.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R134.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R135.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R149.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R150.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R176.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R177.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R197.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R198.63
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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 Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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60.9 km 44 min
Start Paarl
Finish Cape Town R101
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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
    51.7 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  7. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Buitenkant Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    0.3 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  14. 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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Cape Town R101 → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Cape Town R101 Pretoria to Cape Town R101 Cape Town to Cape Town R101
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
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
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town R101
07:23 – 18:01
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:23
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
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
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 44 min
Destination Cape Town R101 End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 60.9 km
Return-cycle span 121.7 km
Traversal time 44 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 services

Available in Cape Town R101

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town R101
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town R101
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town R101
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town R101
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town R101
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town R101
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town R101
6
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Questions 8
How far is Paarl from Cape Town R101? +
Paarl is about 60.9 km from Cape Town R101 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Cape Town R101? +
The drive usually takes about 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Cape Town R101 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl to Cape Town R101? +
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 R101? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R101.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R102.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R113.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R114.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Cape Town R101? +
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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Paarl To Cape Town R101
: Zonnebloem
From Paarl To Cape Town R101
Gallery Lane
From Paarl To Cape Town R101

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town R101, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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