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Distance from Parow to Franschhoek

Parow to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 59.4 km in roughly 45 min.

N Parow → Franschhoek
Road distance
59.4 km
M14 R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
49.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Start point
Hopkins Street
Return: 1 hr 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R113.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R113.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R138.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R139.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R149.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R150.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R182.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R183.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R197.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R197.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R239.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R241.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
91° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
271° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9025, 18.5869
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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59.4 km 46 min
Start Parow
Finish Franschhoek
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hopkins Street
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto McIntyre Road
    0.6 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McIntyre Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McIntyre Road
    1.1 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards M14
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight left
    28.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right
    1.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Parow Parow to Johannesburg Parow to Pretoria Parow to Cape Town Parow to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
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Halfway point
29.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:24 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R248.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R261.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Parow Start: Hopkins Street -33.90250, 18.58694
Midpoint
29.7 km
Total: 59.4 km
Midpoint 29.7 km
59.4 km 46 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 59.4 km
Return-cycle span 118.8 km
Traversal time 46 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 25.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 29.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90250, 18.58694
Midpoint -33.80153, 18.85677
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

Available in Franschhoek

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Franschhoek
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Franschhoek

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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Questions 8
How far is Parow from Franschhoek? +
Parow is about 59.4 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Parow to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Parow to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Parow to Franschhoek? +
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 Parow to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R113.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R113.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R138.22 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R139.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Parow to Franschhoek? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Parow, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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