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Distance from Athlone to Paarl

Athlone to Paarl is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.9 km in roughly 44 min.

N Athlone → Paarl
Road distance
60.9 km
37.8 mi • 32.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
49.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
44 min
Return: 1 hr 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R101.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R102.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R113.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R114.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R134.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R135.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R149.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R151.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R176.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R177.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R197.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R198.71
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Paarl
13.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.4°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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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Start, destination and route line.

60.9 km 44 min
Start Athlone
Finish Paarl
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Aden Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Beverley Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto George Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Klipfontein Road
    2.0 km
  8. Turn right towards M5
    0.1 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M5: Milnerton
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway towards M5: Milnerton
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    3.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight right
    47.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  17. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Athlone → Paarl
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Athlone
Destination area Arrival
Paarl, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Athlone → Paarl
Athlone Origin postcode
Not available
Paarl Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
6.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
18.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
20.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Paarl → Athlone
Athlone ↔ Paarl
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Athlone to Pretoria Related trip
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Athlone to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint
30.4 km
Total: 60.9 km
Midpoint 30.4 km
60.9 km 44 min
Destination Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 60.9 km
Return-cycle span 121.8 km
Traversal time 44 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 27.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint -33.85290, 18.70310
End -33.73103, 18.96421
Destination services

Available in Paarl

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Paarl
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Paarl
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Athlone from Paarl? +
Athlone is about 60.9 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Athlone to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Athlone to Paarl in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Athlone 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 Athlone to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R101.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R102.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R113.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R114.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Athlone 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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Towns along the route

: Pinelands
From Athlone To Paarl
Milnerton
From Athlone To Paarl
Kromboom Parkway
From Athlone To Paarl
Black River Parkway
From Athlone To Paarl
: Paarl
From Athlone To Paarl
: Franschhoek
From Athlone To Paarl

Route Locations

Start area
Athlone
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

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 Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 6.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 18.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 20.6 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 31.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 38.7 km

Reverse route and related trips

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