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Distance from Paarl to Maputo

Paarl to Maputo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,335.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Paarl → Maputo
Road distance
1,335.5 km
M7 N1 R301 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,202.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 34 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
End point
Maputo Street
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
874 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,235.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,246.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,490.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,510.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,949.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,963.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,285.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,312.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,881.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,899.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,323.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,358.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-26.3512, 28.1050
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,335.5 km 14 hrs 34 min
Start Paarl
Finish Maputo
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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
    843.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right
    79.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Alberton
    0.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kliprivier Road
    1.3 km
  14. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Maputo Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R425.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 7 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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
668.0 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 17 min • 7 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
222.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maputo
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,582.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R267.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,876.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
668.0 km
Total: 1,335.5 km
Midpoint 668.0 km
1,335.5 km 14 hrs 34 min
Destination Maputo End: Maputo Street -26.35118, 28.10499

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,335.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,671.0 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 668.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -30.97074, 24.63473
End -26.35118, 28.10499
Destination services

Available in Maputo

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Maputo
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maputo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Maputo? +
Paarl is about 1,335.5 km from Maputo by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Maputo? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Maputo 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 Maputo? +
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 Maputo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,235.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,246.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,490.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,510.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Maputo? +
Yes. There are 7 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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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Paarl To Maputo
Mbekweni
From Paarl To Maputo
Wellington
From Paarl To Maputo
Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl To Maputo
: Worcester
From Paarl To Maputo
: Johannesburg
From Paarl To Maputo
: Parys
From Paarl To Maputo
Sasolburg
From Paarl To Maputo
: Alberton
From Paarl To Maputo

Route Locations

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

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