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Distance from Paarl to S1601

N Paarl → S1601
Road distance
1002.4 km
Mixed roads · M10 / N1 / N6 / N8 / R301
Paarl to S1601 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,002.4 km in roughly 11 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
896.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 11 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 22 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
671 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,960.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,962.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,952.20
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,020.77
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,586.30
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,589.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,575.83
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,666.29
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,403.03
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,406.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,389.24
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,508.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-29.2116, 26.7941
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 15 °C Paarl Cloudy View Forecast → 7 °C S1601 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Paarl → S1601
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Car
1002.4 km
11 hrs 11 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1002.4 km
~15 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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1002.4 km 672 min
Start Paarl
Finish S1601
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  1. Directions from Paarl to S1601 via N1 and N6 and N8
    National highway route N1N6N8
  2. Directions from Paarl to S1601 via M10
    Metro arterial route M10
  3. Directions from Paarl to S1601 via R301
    Provincial road route R301
  4. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    523.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    0.3 km
  15. Turn slight left towards Church Street
    2.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.3 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo Road
    2.3 km
  19. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street towards M10 Hamilton
    4.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  21. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    0.4 km
  23. Take the ramp slight left towards N8
    0.4 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Alexandra Avenue
    52.8 km
  25. Turn left
    1.0 km
  26. 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 ↩ S1601 → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to S1601 Pretoria to S1601 Cape Town to S1601
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
501.1 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 35 min • 5 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
72.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
166.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S1601
06:59 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,189.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R200.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,410.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
501.1 km
Total: 1002.4 km
Midpoint 501.1 km
1002.4 km 672 min
Destination S1601 -29.21161, 26.79408

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1002.4 km
Return-cycle span 2004.8 km
Traversal time 672 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 501.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -31.85066, 23.28505
End -29.21161, 26.79408
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from S1601? +
Paarl is about 1002.4 km from S1601 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to S1601? +
The drive usually takes about 672 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to S1601 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 S1601? +
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 S1601? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,960.14 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,962.31 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,952.20 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,020.77 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to S1601? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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