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Distance from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek

Stellenbosch to Franschhoek is a short everyday drive, covering about 30.0 km in roughly 30 min.

N Stellenbosch → Franschhoek
Road distance
30.0 km
18.7 mi • 16.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
30 min
Return: 1 hr 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R50.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R50.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R56.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R56.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R66.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R66.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R73.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R74.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R87.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R87.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R97.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R98.02
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Franschhoek
17.1°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.6°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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30.0 km 30 min
Start Stellenbosch
Finish Franschhoek
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hofmeyer
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Marais Road
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cluver Road
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Cluver Road
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Helshoogte Road
    8.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Huguenot Road
    14.7 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Stellenbosch → Franschhoek
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Stellenbosch
Destination area Arrival
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Stellenbosch → Franschhoek
Stellenbosch Origin postcode
Not available
Franschhoek Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
10.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
12.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
24.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Franschhoek → Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch ↔ Franschhoek
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Stellenbosch -33.93444, 18.86917
Midpoint
15.0 km
Total: 30.0 km
Midpoint 15.0 km
30.0 km 30 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 30.0 km
Return-cycle span 60.1 km
Traversal time 30 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 40.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93444, 18.86917
Midpoint -33.86579, 18.97747
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Franschhoek
2
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 8
How far is Stellenbosch from Franschhoek? +
Stellenbosch is about 30.0 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R50.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R50.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R56.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R56.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Stellenbosch
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 10.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 12.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 24.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 62.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 69.6 km

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