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Distance from Paarl to M 2

Paarl to M 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,841.6 km in roughly 18 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Paarl → M 2
Road distance
1841.6 km
N1 N12 R101 R301 R60 R717
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,646.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 21 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 36 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1101 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
100.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,082.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,097.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,434.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,462.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,067.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,086.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,531.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,568.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,352.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,377.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,962.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,010.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-23.0380, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1841.6 km 1102 min
Start Paarl
Finish M 2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head east on Lady Grey Street
    0.7 km
  2. Turn right onto Bergrivier Boulevard
    0.8 km
  3. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Market Street, R101
    0.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Market Street, R101
    0.6 km
  5. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive, R301
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive, R301
    2.3 km
  7. Turn sharp left
    50.7 km
  8. Keep right
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right onto N1
    1.3 km
  11. Keep right
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto High Street, R60
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto N1
    352.8 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    1.8 km
  16. Keep left
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto N1, N12
    312.6 km
  18. Keep left
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto R717
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto N1
    427.0 km
  22. Keep right onto N1
    178.1 km
  23. Keep left onto Southern Bypass, N12
    3.2 km
  24. Keep left
    48.6 km
  25. Keep left
    0.5 km
  26. Keep right
    363.8 km
  27. Turn right onto D4
    89.1 km
  28. Turn right onto D3648
    3.5 km
  29. Turn left onto D3655
    1.7 km
  30. Turn sharp right
    0.0 km
  31. Turn left
    0.2 km
  32. Turn right
    0.4 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    0.0 km
  35. Keep left
    0.0 km
  36. Turn left
    0.2 km
  37. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 49
Known total R1,664.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 49 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ M 2 → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to M 2 Pretoria to M 2 Cape Town to M 2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
920.8 km
Western Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 10 min • 9 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
132.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
306.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
99.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at M 2
06:17 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,698.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R36.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R368.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R8,103.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
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
920.8 km
Total: 1841.6 km
Midpoint 920.8 km
1841.6 km 1102 min
Destination M 2 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1841.6 km
Return-cycle span 3683.2 km
Traversal time 1102 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 920.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -29.33363, 26.15504
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from M 2? +
Paarl is about 1841.6 km from M 2 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to M 2? +
The drive usually takes about 1102 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to M 2 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 M 2? +
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 M 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,082.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,097.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,434.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,462.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to M 2? +
Yes. There are 49 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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
M 2, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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