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Distance from Wellington to Franschhoek

N Wellington → Franschhoek
Road distance
38.2 km
Wellington to Franschhoek is a short everyday drive, covering about 38.2 km in roughly 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
31.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
39 min
Start point
Rose Street
Return: 1 hr 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R76.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R77.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R76.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R80.51
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R101.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R101.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R101.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R106.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R133.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R134.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R133.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R139.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.6431, 19.0106
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R30 - R50
Wellington → Franschhoek
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Wellington Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Franschhoek Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Wellington → Franschhoek
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Car
38.2 km
39 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
38.2 km
~36 min
63 km/h avg
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38.2 km 39 min
Start Wellington
Finish Franschhoek
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rose Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    3.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    7.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    2.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Road
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Wellington Wellington to Johannesburg Wellington to Pretoria Wellington to Cape Town Wellington to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:43 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:42
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
07:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R159.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R168.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wellington Start: Rose Street -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint
19.1 km
Total: 38.2 km
Midpoint 19.1 km
38.2 km 39 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 38.2 km
Return-cycle span 76.4 km
Traversal time 39 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 36.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint -33.79948, 18.99215
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 8
How far is Wellington from Franschhoek? +
Wellington is about 38.2 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Wellington to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wellington to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wellington 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 Wellington to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R76.91 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R77.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R76.82 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R80.51 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wellington 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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