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Distance from Sofia N1 to Paarl

N Sofia N1 → Paarl
Road distance
56.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R300 / R45
Sofia N1 to Paarl is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.7 km in roughly 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
45.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Start point
Sofia Street
End point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 1 hr 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R108.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R108.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R131.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R132.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R142.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R143.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R173.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R174.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R187.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R188.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R228.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R230.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
42° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
222° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0363, 18.6307
End coords Destination point
-33.7310, 18.9642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Sofia N1 Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Paarl Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sofia N1 → Paarl
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Car
56.7 km
42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
56.7 km
~52 min
65 km/h avg
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Places in Paarl

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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Supermarket 0.1 km

Checkers

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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School 0.3 km

Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl)

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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School 0.3 km

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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School 0.3 km

Labori High School

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Supermarket 0.5 km

Shoprite

Van Der Lingen Street, Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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School 0.7 km

La Rochelle Girls' High School

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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School 0.7 km

La Rochelle Girls' Primary School

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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School 0.8 km

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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School 1.0 km

Paarl Boys' High School

Paarl, 7622, Western Cape
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School 1.0 km

Paarl Boys' Primary School

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 1.3 km

Shell Select

7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 1.3 km

Pick n Pay Express

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 2.1 km

Quickshop

Paarl
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Supermarket 2.5 km

Checkers

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 3.7 km

Bonjour

Paarl, 7624
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Clothing store 3.8 km

PEP

Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
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Supermarket 3.8 km

Pick n Pay

Paarl, 7646, Western Cape
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Shell Select

7646, Western Cape
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Supermarket 4.7 km

Fair Foods

Bartolomeu Street
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Route

Route overview

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56.7 km 42 min
Start Sofia N1
Finish Paarl
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from Sofia N1 to Paarl via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Sofia N1 to Paarl via R300 and R45
Provincial road routes R300 R45
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Sofia Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Christine Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Olympics Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Alpine Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Morgenster Road
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    2.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Stock Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right towards R300: Bellville
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    27.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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 → Sofia N1 Sofia N1 to Johannesburg Sofia N1 to Pretoria Sofia N1 to Cape Town Sofia N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Paarl Pretoria to Paarl Cape Town to Paarl
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paarl
07:30 – 17:50
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R236.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R249.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Sofia N1 Start: Sofia Street -34.03626, 18.63072
Midpoint
28.3 km
Total: 56.7 km
Midpoint 28.3 km
56.7 km 42 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 56.7 km
Return-cycle span 113.4 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 28.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03626, 18.63072
Midpoint -33.84136, 18.72089
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.
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Questions 8
How far is Sofia N1 from Paarl? +
Sofia N1 is about 56.7 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Sofia N1 to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia N1 to Paarl in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sofia N1 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 Sofia N1 to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R108.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R108.65 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R131.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R132.59 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia N1 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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Route Locations

Start area
Sofia N1, Western Cape
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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