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Distance from Paarl to Post

N Paarl → Post
Road distance
1038.9 km
Mixed roads · M10 / N1 / N6 / N8 / R301
Paarl to Post is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,038.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 40 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
899.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 40 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 25 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
760 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,983.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,992.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,416.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,431.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,617.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,628.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,188.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,207.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,444.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,458.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,194.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,220.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-29.3081, 26.9150
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Paarl Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Post Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Paarl → Post
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Car
1038.9 km
12 hrs 40 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1038.9 km
~15 hrs 59 min
65 km/h avg
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1,039 km
~2 hrs 4 min
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1038.9 km 760 min
Start Paarl
Finish Post
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from Paarl to Post via N1 and N6 and N8
National highway route N1 N6 N8
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Directions from Paarl to Post via M10
Metro arterial route M10
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Directions from Paarl to Post via R301
Provincial road route R301
3 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    523.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right
    0.3 km
  12. Turn slight left towards Church Street
    2.2 km
  13. Turn right
    0.3 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo Road
    2.3 km
  16. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street towards M10 Hamilton
    4.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    0.4 km
  20. Take the ramp slight left towards N8
    0.4 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Alexandra Avenue
    55.1 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Brand Street
    11.8 km
  24. Turn right
    1.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    1.4 km
  26. Continue straight
    6.7 km
  27. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  28. Turn left
    1.6 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  30. Turn slight left
    1.4 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.0 km
  33. Turn left
    3.2 km
  34. Turn left
    4.0 km
  35. 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 ↩ Post → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Post Pretoria to Post Cape Town to Post
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
519.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 20 min • 6 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
74.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
172.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Post
06:55 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,342.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R207.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,571.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
519.4 km
Total: 1038.9 km
Midpoint 519.4 km
1038.9 km 760 min
Destination Post -29.30806, 26.91500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1038.9 km
Return-cycle span 2077.8 km
Traversal time 760 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 519.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -31.74213, 23.42482
End -29.30806, 26.91500
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Post? +
Paarl is about 1038.9 km from Post by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Post? +
The drive usually takes about 760 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Post 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 Post? +
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 Post? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,983.81 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,992.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,416.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,431.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Post? +
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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Route Locations

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

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