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Distance from Parow to Stellenbosch

Parow to Stellenbosch is a short everyday drive, covering about 39.9 km in roughly 33 min.

N Parow → Stellenbosch
Road distance
39.9 km
24.8 mi • 21.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
26.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Return: 1 hr 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R66.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R67.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R74.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R74.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R88.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R88.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R98.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R98.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R115.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R116.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R129.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R130.06
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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39.9 km 33 min
Start Parow
Finish Stellenbosch
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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
    20.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R304: Stellenbosch
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    12.9 km
  11. Turn right onto Adam Tas Street towards Somerset West
    0.9 km
  12. Turn left onto Merriman Avenue towards Stellenbosch
    1.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Bosman
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bosman
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Bosman
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Hofmeyer
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Parow → Stellenbosch
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Parow, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Stellenbosch
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Parow → Stellenbosch
Parow Origin postcode
Not available
Stellenbosch Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
0.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
2.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
14.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Stellenbosch → Parow
Parow ↔ Stellenbosch
Parow to Johannesburg Related trip
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Parow to Pretoria Related trip
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Parow to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Parow -33.90250, 18.58694
Midpoint
19.9 km
Total: 39.9 km
Midpoint 19.9 km
39.9 km 33 min
Destination Stellenbosch -33.93444, 18.86917

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 39.9 km
Return-cycle span 79.7 km
Traversal time 33 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 42.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90250, 18.58694
Midpoint -33.82952, 18.75657
End -33.93444, 18.86917
Destination services

Available in Stellenbosch

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stellenbosch
6
  • Lunar Mart
    68 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
  • Checkers
    Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Stellenbosh, 7600, Western Cape
  • Usave
    110 Bird Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Bird Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Stellenbosch
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Stellenbosch

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

Signature Wine and culture town
Standout Historic streets and the Cape Winelands
Best for Who this destination suits
Wine-country escape Food weekend Cape Winelands base Day trip from Cape Town
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Routes into Stellenbosch can change quickly around estates, the university area and the historic centre, so the exact estate, guesthouse or town address matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Stellenbosch as a Cape Winelands base for estates, restaurants, art stops and easy onward drives to Franschhoek, Paarl and the Helderberg side.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Official Stellenbosch tourism describes it as a wine, food, art and cultural destination
Second-oldest town in South Africa
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest in the country
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Questions 8
How far is Parow from Stellenbosch? +
Parow is about 39.9 km from Stellenbosch by road.
How long does it take from Parow to Stellenbosch? +
The drive usually takes about 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Parow to Stellenbosch in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Parow to Stellenbosch? +
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 Stellenbosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R66.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R67.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R74.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R74.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Parow to Stellenbosch? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Milnerton
From Parow To Stellenbosch
: Paarl
From Parow To Stellenbosch
: Stellenbosch
From Parow To Stellenbosch
Klipheuwel
From Parow To Stellenbosch
Somerset
From Parow To Stellenbosch
Muizenberg
From Parow To Stellenbosch
Bosman
From Parow To Stellenbosch
Hofmeyer
From Parow To Stellenbosch

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 0.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 2.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 14.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 52.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 59.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

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