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Distance from Paarl to Hillary

Paarl to Hillary is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,572.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 31 min.

N Paarl → Hillary
Road distance
1572.5 km
M7 N1 N3 N5 R301
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,208.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 31 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 35 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1051 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,002.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,015.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,657.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,679.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,961.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,978.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,825.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,855.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,212.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,234.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,349.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,388.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-29.8833, 30.9403
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1572.5 km 1052 min
Start Paarl
Finish Hillary
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right
    66.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  19. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    7.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Bellville Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Main Road
    1.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Arundel Road
    0.6 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R949.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Hillary → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Hillary Pretoria to Hillary Cape Town to Hillary
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
786.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 45 min • 8 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
113.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
261.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
84.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hillary
06:29 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,573.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R314.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,919.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
786.2 km
Total: 1572.5 km
Midpoint 786.2 km
1572.5 km 1052 min
Destination Hillary -29.88333, 30.94028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1572.5 km
Return-cycle span 3145 km
Traversal time 1052 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 786.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -30.41602, 25.65039
End -29.88333, 30.94028
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hillary
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Hillary
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hillary
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hillary
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Hillary
1
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Hillary? +
Paarl is about 1572.5 km from Hillary by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Hillary? +
The drive usually takes about 1052 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Hillary 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 Hillary? +
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 Hillary? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,002.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,015.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,657.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,679.74 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Hillary? +
Yes. There are 19 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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Route Locations

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

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