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Distance from Paarl to Ga Luka

N Paarl → Ga Luka
Road distance
1492 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R301 / R512
Paarl to Ga Luka is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,492.0 km in roughly 16 hrs 35 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,209.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 35 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 33 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
995 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,002.43
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,014.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,999.21
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,143.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,961.55
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,977.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,957.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,147.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,212.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,233.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,206.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,456.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
43° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
223° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-25.5136, 27.1842
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Paarl Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Ga Luka Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Paarl → Ga Luka
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1492 km
16 hrs 35 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1492 km
~22 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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1492 km 995 min
Start Paarl
Finish Ga Luka
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Paarl to Ga Luka via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Paarl to Ga Luka via R301 and R512
    Provincial road routes R301R512
  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
    917.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    23.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards R512: Lanseria
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  17. Continue left
    9.5 km
  18. Turn right
    14.8 km
  19. Merge slight right
    62.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sun City
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Donkerhoek Road
    1.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Swartruggens Road
    3.0 km
  23. Turn left
    7.9 km
  24. Turn right
    6.5 km
  25. Turn right
    0.3 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R700.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
746.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 17 min • 8 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
107.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
248.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
80.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ga Luka
06:52 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,236.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R298.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,564.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
746.4 km
Total: 1492 km
Midpoint 746.4 km
1492 km 995 min
Destination Ga Luka -25.51361, 27.18417

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1492 km
Return-cycle span 2984 km
Traversal time 995 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 746.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -30.61926, 25.32755
End -25.51361, 27.18417
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Ga Luka? +
Paarl is about 1492 km from Ga Luka by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Ga Luka? +
The drive usually takes about 995 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Ga Luka 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 Ga Luka? +
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 Ga Luka? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,002.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,014.25 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,999.21 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,143.16 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Ga Luka? +
Yes. There are 24 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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