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Distance from Simplon to Paris

N Simplon → Paris
Road distance
1,348.8 km
Provincial mix · N12 / R301
Simplon to Paris is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,348.8 km in roughly 14 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,211.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 37 min
Start point
Simplon Road
End point
Wemmershoek Pad
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
877 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,575.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,586.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,136.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,156.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,398.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,412.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,138.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,164.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,471.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,489.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,445.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,479.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
224° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
44° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2558, 28.0641
End coords Destination point
-33.8412, 19.0147
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Simplon Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Paris Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Simplon → Paris
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Car
1,348.8 km
14 hrs 37 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,348.8 km
~20 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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1,348.8 km 14 hrs 37 min
Start Simplon
Finish Paris
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Directions from Simplon to Paris via N12
National highway N12
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Directions from Simplon to Paris via R301
Provincial road route R301
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Simplon Road
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rand Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Michael Street
    1.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Johan Meyer Street
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Comaro Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right towards N12
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    14.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    17.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    9.3 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Halfway point
674.7 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 18 min • 7 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
97.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
224.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paris
07:31 – 17:48
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
07:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,638.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R269.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,934.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Simplon Start: Simplon Road -26.25585, 28.06414
Midpoint
674.7 km
Total: 1,348.8 km
Midpoint 674.7 km
1,348.8 km 14 hrs 37 min
Destination Paris End: Wemmershoek Pad -33.84116, 19.01469

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,348.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,697.6 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 674.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25585, 28.06414
Midpoint -30.97612, 24.62203
End -33.84116, 19.01469
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Questions 9
How far is Simplon from Paris? +
Simplon is about 1,348.8 km from Paris by road.
How long does it take from Simplon to Paris? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Simplon to Paris 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 Simplon to Paris? +
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 Simplon to Paris? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,575.48 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,586.16 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,136.80 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,156.22 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Simplon to Paris? +
Yes. There are 15 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

ern Bypass
From Simplon To Paris
: Cape Town
From Simplon To Paris
Wellington
From Simplon To Paris
Franschhoek
From Simplon To Paris
Wemmershoek Pad
From Simplon To Paris

Route Locations

Start area
Simplon, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paris, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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