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Distance from Sea View N3 to Paarl

Sea View N3 to Paarl is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,576.9 km in roughly 17 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sea View N3 → Paarl
Road distance
1,576.9 km
N1 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,210.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 29 min
Start point
Newark Place
End point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1049 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,639.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,652.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,940.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,964.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,483.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,499.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,880.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,911.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,582.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,604.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,105.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,146.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
246° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
66° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.9024, 30.9700
End coords Destination point
-33.7310, 18.9642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,576.9 km 17 hrs 29 min
Start Sea View N3
Finish Paarl
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Newark Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hythe Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Malton Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Titren Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    13.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.6 km
  24. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    1.3 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Paarl → Sea View N3 Sea View N3 to Johannesburg Sea View N3 to Pretoria Sea View N3 to Cape Town Sea View N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Paarl Pretoria to Paarl Cape Town to Paarl
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
788.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 44 min • 8 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
113.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
262.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
85.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paarl
07:18 – 18:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,591.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R315.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,938.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sea View N3 Start: Newark Place -29.90240, 30.97004
Midpoint
788.4 km
Total: 1,576.9 km
Midpoint 788.4 km
1,576.9 km 17 hrs 29 min
Destination Paarl End: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,576.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,153.8 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 788.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.90240, 30.97004
Midpoint -30.40475, 25.66618
End -33.73103, 18.96421
Destination services

Available in Paarl

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

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Paarl
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Paarl
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Paarl

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

Signature Cape Winelands town
Standout Wine farms, country hospitality and conference stays
Paarl offers a broader Winelands mix than a simple tasting stop, with estate travel, countryside scenery, conference use and a more spread-out stay pattern than compact village destinations.
Best for Who this destination suits
Winelands base Conference stay Country hospitality Food and wine trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The town centre, estates, wedding venues and countryside stays each produce different final drives, so the exact property matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Paarl as a base for Cape Winelands touring, estate visits, conferences and slower countryside stays close to Cape Town.
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Questions 9
How far is Sea View N3 from Paarl? +
Sea View N3 is about 1,576.9 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Sea View N3 to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sea View N3 to Paarl 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 Sea View N3 to Paarl? +
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 Sea View N3 to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,639.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,652.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,940.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,964.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sea View N3 to Paarl? +
Yes. There are 21 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

Newark Place
From Sea View N3 To Paarl
: Pietermaritzburg
From Sea View N3 To Paarl
: Harrismith
From Sea View N3 To Paarl
Bethlehem
From Sea View N3 To Paarl
: Bloemfontein
From Sea View N3 To Paarl
: Cape Town
From Sea View N3 To Paarl

Route Locations

Start area
Sea View N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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