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Distance from Paarl to Koster

N Paarl → Koster
Road distance
1347.7 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / R301
Paarl to Koster is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,347.7 km in roughly 16 hrs 3 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,161.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 3 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
End point
Rissik Street
Return: 32 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
963 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,712.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,722.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,709.13
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,839.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,578.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,592.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,574.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,746.11
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,708.41
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,726.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,703.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,929.09
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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
-25.8594, 26.8972
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Paarl Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Koster Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Paarl → Koster
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Car
1347.7 km
16 hrs 3 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1347.7 km
~20 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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1347.7 km 963 min
Start Paarl
Finish Koster
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Paarl to Koster via N1 and N12
    National highway route N1N12
  2. Directions from Paarl to Koster via R301
    Provincial road route R301
  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
    71.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  25. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  26. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    7.6 km
  29. Turn left onto Leemhuis Street
    2.6 km
  30. Continue straight onto Ian Street
    0.4 km
  31. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    120.5 km
  32. Turn left
    0.4 km
  33. Turn left onto Jameson Street
    15.0 km
  34. Continue straight onto Duister Eloff Street
    1.7 km
  35. Turn right onto Jameson Road
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.2 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 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
Routes ↩ Koster → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Koster Pretoria to Koster Cape Town to Koster
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
674.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 1 min • 8 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
97.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
224.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Koster
06:54 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,633.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R269.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,929.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
674.3 km
Total: 1347.7 km
Midpoint 674.3 km
1347.7 km 963 min
Destination Koster End: Rissik Street -25.85944, 26.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1347.7 km
Return-cycle span 2695.4 km
Traversal time 963 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 674.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -30.35121, 23.58812
End -25.85944, 26.89722
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Koster? +
Paarl is about 1347.7 km from Koster by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Koster? +
The drive usually takes about 963 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Koster 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 Koster? +
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 Koster? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,712.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,722.72 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,709.13 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,839.16 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Koster? +
Yes. There are 4 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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