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Distance from Sid to Franschhoek

N Sid → Franschhoek
Road distance
949.9 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R301
Sid to Franschhoek is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 949.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 58 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
794.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 58 min
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
718 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,813.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,821.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,209.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,222.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,393.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,403.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,914.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,932.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,148.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,161.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,835.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,858.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
223° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
43° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.8166, 24.9916
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Sid Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Franschhoek Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sid → Franschhoek
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Car
949.9 km
11 hrs 58 min
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Two-wheeler
949.9 km
~14 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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950 km
~1 hr 53 min
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949.9 km 11 hrs 58 min
Start Sid
Finish Franschhoek
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Sid to Franschhoek via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Sid to Franschhoek via R301
Provincial road route R301
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    7.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    17.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Boshof Road
    2.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Aristotle Avenue
    3.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Regiment Way
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  9. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    409.8 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    17.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Sid Sid to Johannesburg Sid to Pretoria Sid to Cape Town Sid to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
475.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 59 min • 5 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:34 – 17:45
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,970.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R189.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,179.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sid -28.81662, 24.99164
Midpoint
475.1 km
Total: 949.9 km
Midpoint 475.1 km
949.9 km 11 hrs 58 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 949.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,899.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 475.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81662, 24.99164
Midpoint -32.09075, 22.94211
End -33.90917, 19.11944
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 9
How far is Sid from Franschhoek? +
Sid is about 949.9 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Sid to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sid to Franschhoek 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 Sid 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 Sid to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,813.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,821.26 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,209.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,222.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sid to Franschhoek? +
Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Regiment Way
From Sid To Franschhoek
Bishops
From Sid To Franschhoek
: Beaufort
From Sid To Franschhoek
: Cape Town
From Sid To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Sid To Franschhoek
Wemmershoek Pad
From Sid To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Sid
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

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