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Distance from Cape Town to Parow

Cape Town to Parow is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.3 km in roughly 19 min.

N Cape Town → Parow
Road distance
20.3 km
12.6 mi • 11.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 min
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R49.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R59.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R59.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R66.27
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Parow
14.9°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.9°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
19 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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20.3 km 19 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Parow
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    14.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M14: McIntyre Road
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Plattekloof Road towards Parow
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto McIntyre Road
    1.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McIntyre Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto McIntyre Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Hopkins Street
    0.3 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
Known total —
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
10.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Parow
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Parow, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Parow
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Parow 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
19.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
22.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
33.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Parow → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Parow
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
10.1 km
Total: 20.3 km
Midpoint 10.1 km
20.3 km 19 min
Destination Parow -33.90250, 18.58694

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 20.3 km
Return-cycle span 40.6 km
Traversal time 19 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 83.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.90196, 18.50831
End -33.90250, 18.58694
Destination services

Available in Parow

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Parow
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    111 Hugo Street, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7530, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    18 Malmesbury Way, 7500, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Parow
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Parow
4
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Parow? +
Cape Town is about 20.3 km from Parow by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Parow? +
The drive usually takes about 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Parow in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Parow? +
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 Cape Town to Parow? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R33.99 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Parow? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Parow
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Parow
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Parow

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Parow, 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: 19.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 22.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 33.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 72.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 79.3 km

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