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Distance from Paarl to Dover

N Paarl → Dover
Road distance
1,248.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R301 / R720
Paarl to Dover is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,248.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,120.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 49 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 27 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
829 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,512.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,522.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,510.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,630.59
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,315.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,328.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,311.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,470.92
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,362.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,379.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,357.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,567.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-27.0586, 27.7248
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 6 °C Paarl Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Dover Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Paarl → Dover
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Car
1,248.7 km
13 hrs 49 min
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Two-wheeler
1,248.7 km
~19 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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1,248.7 km 13 hrs 49 min
Start Paarl
Finish Dover
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Paarl to Dover via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Paarl to Dover via R301 and R720
    Provincial road routes R301R720
  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
    802.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R720: Vredefort
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right
    7.5 km
  14. Turn left
    20.2 km
  15. Turn left
    7.9 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Dover → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Dover Pretoria to Dover Cape Town to Dover
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
624.5 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 54 min • 6 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
207.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dover
06:56 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,219.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R249.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,494.13
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
624.5 km
Total: 1,248.7 km
Midpoint 624.5 km
1,248.7 km 13 hrs 49 min
Destination Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,248.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,497.3 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 1.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 624.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -31.20693, 24.27953
End -27.05865, 27.72479
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Dover? +
Paarl is about 1,248.7 km from Dover by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Dover? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Dover 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 Dover? +
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 Dover? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,512.82 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,522.71 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,510.12 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,630.59 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Dover? +
Yes. There are 5 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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