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Distance from Paarl to Tonk Meter Way

N Paarl → Tonk Meter Way
Road distance
1,382.9 km
Mixed roads · M63 / N1 / N17 / R301
Paarl to Tonk Meter Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,382.9 km in roughly 15 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,227.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs
Start point
Lady Grey Street
End point
Tonk Meter Way
Return: 30 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
900 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,783.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,793.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,780.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,913.45
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,672.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,686.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,668.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,844.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,831.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,850.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,826.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,058.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-26.3153, 28.4254
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 Rain View Forecast → 11 °C Tonk Meter Way Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Paarl → Tonk Meter Way
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Car
1,382.9 km
15 hrs
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,382.9 km
~21 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Paarl to Tonk Meter Way

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Convenience store 2.4 km

Quickshop

202 Nigel Road South, Springs
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Banks 2.5 km

Capitec Bank

Nigel Road
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Convenience store 3.4 km

Pick n Pay Express

Springs, 1518, Gauteng
View details → Springs
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Supermarkets 3.6 km

Checkers

Springs, 1559, Gauteng
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Clothing & fashion 3.7 km

PEP

Springs, Gauteng
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Professional services 3.9 km

Infinity Diamond Wheels

112 Debid Road, Nuffield Springs
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Convenience store 4.2 km

Quickshop

Springs
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Schools & education 4.4 km

Laerskool

Allen Road
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Professional services 4.8 km

GreenLine Respiratory Protection

46 Lear Road, Nuffield Springs, 4420
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Supermarkets 5.2 km

Checkers

Springs, 1559, Gauteng
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Fuel stations 5.4 km

Shell

150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
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Electronics 5.4 km

Lamonsite

707 Lebaka Street, Tsakane, 1550
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Supermarkets 5.4 km

Pick n Pay

Gauteng, 2008
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Convenience store 5.8 km

Quickshop

2 Gemsbok Street, Springs
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Fuel stations 6.1 km

Shell

1550, Gauteng
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Schools & education 6.6 km

Springs Technical High School

Wits Road, 1559
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Convenience store 6.6 km

Pick n Pay Express

42 South Main Reef Road, Springs, 1560, Gauteng
View details → Springs
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Convenience store 6.8 km

Shell Select

1496, Gauteng
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Home & garden 6.8 km

TimBuild

1st Street
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College 6.9 km

Gauteng city college

1st Street
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Gifts & hobbies 6.9 km

Blue bottle liquor express

1st Street
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1,382.9 km 15 hrs 0 min
Start Paarl
Finish Tonk Meter Way
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Paarl to Tonk Meter Way via N1 and N17
    National highway route N1N17
  2. Directions from Paarl to Tonk Meter Way via M63
    Metro arterial route M63
  3. Directions from Paarl to Tonk Meter Way 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
    917.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right
    31.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    3.7 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R777.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ Tonk Meter Way → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Tonk Meter Way Pretoria to Tonk Meter Way Cape Town to Tonk Meter Way
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Halfway point
691.8 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 30 min • 7 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
99.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
230.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
74.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tonk Meter Way
06:51 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:06
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,780.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R276.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,084.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
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
691.8 km
Total: 1,382.9 km
Midpoint 691.8 km
1,382.9 km 15 hrs 0 min
Destination Tonk Meter Way End: Tonk Meter Way -26.31526, 28.42542

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,382.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,765.9 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 1.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 691.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -30.87464, 24.85610
End -26.31526, 28.42542
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Tonk Meter Way? +
Paarl is about 1,382.9 km from Tonk Meter Way by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Tonk Meter Way? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Tonk Meter Way 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 Tonk Meter Way? +
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 Tonk Meter Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,783.01 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,793.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,780.02 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,913.45 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Tonk Meter Way? +
Yes. There are 30 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 Tonk Meter Way
Mbekweni
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Wellington
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Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl To Tonk Meter Way
: Worcester
From Paarl To Tonk Meter Way
: Johannesburg
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ern Bypass
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: Springs
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