Distance from Paarl to Palermo

N Paarl → Palermo

Road distance

1,353.0 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R301 / R512

Paarl to Palermo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,353.0 km in roughly 14 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,214.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 41 min

Start point

Lady Grey Street

End point

Tessa Street

Return: 29 hrs 22 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

881 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 26 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,722.84

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,733.56

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

48° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

228° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.7310, 18.9642

End coords Destination point

-26.0708, 27.9607

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Paarl Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Palermo Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Paarl → Palermo

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Car

1,353.0 km

14 hrs 41 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,353.0 km

~20 hrs 48 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 43 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → HLA (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 15 km from Lanseria International
↑ 9 hrs 35 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Approaching Palermo

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 857 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 857 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Approaching Palermo

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 857 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 857 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Paarl

Finish Palermo

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Paarl to Palermo via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Paarl to Palermo via R301 and R512

Provincial road routes R301R512
Head on Lady Grey Street

1.2 km
Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East

0.3 km
Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road

3.7 km
Turn right onto Sonstraal Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester

0.4 km
Merge slight right

401.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

23.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria

0.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards R512: Lanseria

0.1 km
Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive

0.6 km
Turn left onto President Fouche Drive

0.2 km
Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive

0.3 km
Turn right onto 3rd Road

0.1 km
Continue left onto 3rd Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Kathleen Crescent

0.0 km
Continue left onto Kathleen Crescent

0.1 km
Turn right onto Tessa Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 19

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

676.9 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 20 min • 7 hrs 20 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

97.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

225.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

73.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Palermo

06:52 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,655.67

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.06

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R270.61

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,953.34

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Midpoint

676.9 km

Total: 1,353.0 km

Midpoint 676.9 km

1,353.0 km 14 hrs 41 min

Destination Palermo End: Tessa Street -26.07077, 27.96069

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,353.0 km

Return-cycle span 2,706.1 km

Traversal time 14 hrs 41 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 676.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421

Midpoint -30.93940, 24.71987

End -26.07077, 27.96069

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Paarl from Palermo? +

Paarl is about 1,353.0 km from Palermo by road.

How long does it take from Paarl to Palermo? +

The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Palermo 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 Palermo? +

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 Palermo? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,722.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,733.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,719.92 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,850.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Palermo? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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