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Distance from Franschhoek to Maitland

Franschhoek to Maitland is a practical regional trip, covering about 70.3 km in roughly 52 min.

N Franschhoek → Maitland
Road distance
70.3 km
43.7 mi • 37.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
57.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
52 min
Return: 1 hr 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R117.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R118.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R131.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R132.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R155.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R155.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R172.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R174.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R204.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R205.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R227.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R229.30
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 7 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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70.3 km 52 min
Start Franschhoek
Finish Maitland
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  5. Turn right
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    39.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  10. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Essex Street
    0.3 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Long Street
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
35.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
26 min • 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Franschhoek → Maitland
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Maitland, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Franschhoek → Maitland
Franschhoek Origin postcode
Not available
Maitland 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
16.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
22.3 km
28.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Maitland → Franschhoek
Franschhoek ↔ Maitland
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Origin Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944
Midpoint
35.1 km
Total: 70.3 km
Midpoint 35.1 km
70.3 km 52 min
Destination Maitland -33.92250, 18.49306

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 70.3 km
Return-cycle span 140.5 km
Traversal time 52 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 24.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90917, 19.11944
Midpoint -33.81745, 18.80049
End -33.92250, 18.49306
Destination services

Available in Maitland

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Maitland
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
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Questions 8
How far is Franschhoek from Maitland? +
Franschhoek is about 70.3 km from Maitland by road.
How long does it take from Franschhoek to Maitland? +
The drive usually takes about 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Franschhoek to Maitland in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Franschhoek to Maitland? +
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 Franschhoek to Maitland? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R117.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R118.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R131.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R132.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Franschhoek to Maitland? +
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

: Cape Town
From Franschhoek To Maitland
: Maitland
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Route Locations

Start area
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maitland, 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 Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 16.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 22.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 28.0 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 30.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 29.3 km

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