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Distance from Paarl to Franschhoek

Paarl to Franschhoek is a short everyday drive, covering about 28.4 km in roughly 26 min.

N Paarl → Franschhoek
Road distance
28.4 km
17.6 mi • 15.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
24.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R62.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R62.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R69.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R70.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R82.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R82.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R91.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R92.57
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Franschhoek
17.1°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.6°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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28.4 km 26 min
Start Paarl
Finish Franschhoek
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive towards R301: Franschhoek
    0.7 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    2.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  8. Turn left
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right
    0.0 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Paarl → Franschhoek
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Paarl, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Paarl → Franschhoek
Paarl Origin postcode
Not available
Franschhoek Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
11.9 km
13.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
25.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Franschhoek → Paarl
Paarl ↔ Franschhoek
Paarl to Johannesburg Related trip
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Paarl to Pretoria Related trip
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Paarl to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
14.2 km
Total: 28.4 km
Midpoint 14.2 km
28.4 km 26 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 28.4 km
Return-cycle span 56.7 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 38.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.84027, 19.01302
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Franschhoek
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Franschhoek

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Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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Questions 8
How far is Paarl from Franschhoek? +
Paarl is about 28.4 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl to Franschhoek? +
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 Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R47.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R47.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R52.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R53.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Franschhoek? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 11.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 13.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 25.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 64.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 71.2 km

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