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Distance from Blue Downs Way to Paarl

Blue Downs Way to Paarl is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.5 km in roughly 42 min.

N Blue Downs Way → Paarl
Road distance
53.5 km
33.3 mi • 28.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
39.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Return: 1 hr 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R89.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R90.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R99.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R100.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R118.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R118.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R131.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R132.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R155.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R156.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R173.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R174.72
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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53.5 km 42 min
Start Blue Downs Way
Finish Paarl
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northwest on Blue Downs Way
    1.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Hindle Road
    1.6 km
  3. Continue straight onto Hindle Road, M54
    3.9 km
  4. Turn right
    11.8 km
  5. Keep right
    29.0 km
  6. Keep left
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Main Road, R45, R101
    4.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street, R45
    0.1 km
  9. Arrive at Lady Grey Street, R45, on the left
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
26.8 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Blue Downs Way → Paarl
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Blue Downs Way, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Paarl, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Blue Downs Way → Paarl
Blue Downs Way Origin postcode
Not available
Paarl Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
0.5 km
11.3 km
13.3 km
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Paarl → Blue Downs Way
Blue Downs Way ↔ Paarl
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Blue Downs Way -34.01021, 18.70326
Midpoint
26.8 km
Total: 53.5 km
Midpoint 26.8 km
53.5 km 42 min
Destination Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 53.5 km
Return-cycle span 107.1 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 16.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.01021, 18.70326
Midpoint -33.83527, 18.73597
End -33.73103, 18.96421
Destination services

Available in Paarl

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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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Questions 8
How far is Blue Downs Way from Paarl? +
Blue Downs Way is about 53.5 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Blue Downs Way to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs Way to Paarl in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Blue Downs Way 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 Blue Downs Way to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R89.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R90.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R99.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R100.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs Way 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. 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
Blue Downs Way, 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

Distance comparisons

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About 42.3 km Difference: 11.3 km
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About 40.2 km Difference: 13.3 km
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About 92.6 km Difference: 39.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 46.1 km

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