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Distance from Paarl to Oudtshoorn

Paarl to Oudtshoorn is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 364.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min.

N Paarl → Oudtshoorn
Road distance
364.5 km
N1 R301 R328 R60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
300.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R610.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R613.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R679.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R685.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R805.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R808.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R896.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R904.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,059.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,064.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,180.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,189.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
88° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
268° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-33.5903, 22.2042
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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364.5 km 4 hrs 39 min
Start Paarl
Finish Oudtshoorn
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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
    46.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    44.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    17.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    145.7 km
  19. Continue right onto South Street
    98.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Baron van Reede Street towards R328: Cango Caves
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Oudtshoorn → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Oudtshoorn Pretoria to Oudtshoorn Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
182.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
60.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Oudtshoorn
07:05 – 17:49
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,523.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R72.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,603.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
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
182.1 km
Total: 364.5 km
Midpoint 182.1 km
364.5 km 4 hrs 39 min
Destination Oudtshoorn -33.59030, 22.20421

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 364.5 km
Return-cycle span 729.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 182.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.91393, 20.64459
End -33.59030, 22.20421
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Oudtshoorn
3
  • Shoprite
    Oudtshoorn, 6625, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Oudtshoorn, 6625, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn, 6620, Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Oudtshoorn? +
Paarl is about 364.5 km from Oudtshoorn by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Oudtshoorn? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Oudtshoorn in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl to Oudtshoorn? +
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 Oudtshoorn? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R610.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R613.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R679.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R685.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Oudtshoorn? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Paarl To Oudtshoorn
Mbekweni
From Paarl To Oudtshoorn
Wellington
From Paarl To Oudtshoorn
Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl To Oudtshoorn
: Worcester
From Paarl To Oudtshoorn
: Robertson
From Paarl To Oudtshoorn
: Cango Caves
From Paarl To Oudtshoorn

Route Locations

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

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