Distance from Shell Select to Paarl

N Shell Select → Paarl

Road distance

50.5 km

Provincial mix · M8 / N1 / R45

Shell Select to Paarl is a practical regional trip, covering about 50.5 km in roughly 35 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

44.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

35 min

End point

Lady Grey Street

Return: 1 hr 11 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

35 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

35 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R98.74

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R98.85

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

68° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

248° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.8810, 18.5221

End coords Destination point

-33.7310, 18.9642

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Shell Select → Paarl

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Shell Select Fog View Forecast → 12 °C Paarl Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Shell Select → Paarl

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Car

50.5 km

35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

50.5 km

~46 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Shell Select

Finish Paarl

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Shell Select to Paarl via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Shell Select to Paarl via M8

Metro arterial route M8
Directions from Shell Select to Paarl via R45

Provincial road route R45
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn right

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Century Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Century Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right onto Bosmansdam Road towards Edgemead

1.2 km
Take the ramp right towards M8

0.6 km
Merge slight right

0.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl

1.1 km
Merge slight right towards Monte Vista Boulevard

41.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek

0.5 km
Turn left onto Main Road

4.9 km
Turn right onto Lady Grey Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N1

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N1 N1 N1 N1

Routes ↩ Paarl → Shell Select Shell Select to Johannesburg Shell Select to Pretoria Shell Select to Cape Town Shell Select to Durban Johannesburg to Paarl Pretoria to Paarl Cape Town to Paarl

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

25.2 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

17 min • 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

3.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

8.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

2.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Paarl

07:44 – 17:41

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 31 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R211.06

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.01

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R10.10

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R222.16

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Shell Select -33.88102, 18.52212

Midpoint

25.2 km

Total: 50.5 km

Midpoint 25.2 km

50.5 km 35 min

Destination Paarl End: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 50.5 km

Return-cycle span 101.0 km

Traversal time 35 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 25.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 25.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88102, 18.52212

Midpoint -33.83084, 18.75185

End -33.73103, 18.96421

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.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Shell Select from Paarl? +

Shell Select is about 50.5 km from Paarl by road.

How long does it take from Shell Select to Paarl? +

The drive usually takes about 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Shell Select to Paarl in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Shell Select 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 Shell Select to Paarl? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R101.61 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R102.01 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R101.50 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R106.37 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Shell Select to Paarl? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Edgemead

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: Goodwood

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From Shell Select To Paarl

Monte Vista Boulevard

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: Franschhoek

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