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Distance from Paarl to E40

Paarl to E40 is a practical regional trip, covering about 57.9 km in roughly 44 min.

N Paarl → E40
Road distance
57.9 km
M22 N1 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
47.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
44 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.1 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
R96.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R97.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R107.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R108.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R127.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R128.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R142.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R143.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R168.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R169.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R187.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R188.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-33.9955, 18.5614
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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57.9 km 44 min
Start Paarl
Finish E40
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    27.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  9. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Miller Street
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Elijah Loza Street
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Emdeni Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street
    0.5 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Shiba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Magowashu Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Mthonjeni Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Qabazi Drive
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ E40 → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to E40 Pretoria to E40 Cape Town to E40
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.9 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
4.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E40
07:21 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R242.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R254.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
28.9 km
Total: 57.9 km
Midpoint 28.9 km
57.9 km 44 min
Destination E40 -33.99553, 18.56141

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 57.9 km
Return-cycle span 115.8 km
Traversal time 44 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 43.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.84439, 18.71661
End -33.99553, 18.56141
Destination services

Available in E40

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around E40
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around E40
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around E40
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around E40
2
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Questions 8
How far is Paarl from E40? +
Paarl is about 57.9 km from E40 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to E40? +
The drive usually takes about 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to E40 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl to E40? +
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 E40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R96.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R97.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R107.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R108.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to E40? +
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 E40
: Mitchell's Plain
From Paarl To E40
Cape Town International Airport
From Paarl To E40
Somerset
From Paarl To E40
Nyanga
From Paarl To E40
Ntlangano Crescent
From Paarl To E40

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E40, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 92.6 km Difference: 34.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 41.7 km

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