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Distance from Franschhoek to Smeda

Franschhoek to Smeda is a short everyday drive, covering about 27.5 km in roughly 25 min.

N Franschhoek → Smeda
Road distance
27.5 km
17.1 mi • 14.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
25 min
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R46.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R46.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R51.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R51.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R60.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R61.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R67.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R68.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R80.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R80.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R89.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R89.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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27.5 km 25 min
Start Franschhoek
Finish Smeda
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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
    7.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Road
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    2.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Market Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Market Street
    0.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Market Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Smeda
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
13.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Franschhoek → Smeda
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Smeda, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Franschhoek → Smeda
Franschhoek Origin postcode
Not available
Smeda Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
12.7 km
14.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
26.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smeda → Franschhoek
Franschhoek ↔ Smeda
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944
Midpoint
13.8 km
Total: 27.5 km
Midpoint 13.8 km
27.5 km 25 min
Destination Smeda -33.73810, 18.96406

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 27.5 km
Return-cycle span 55.1 km
Traversal time 25 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 43.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90917, 19.11944
Midpoint -33.84295, 19.01597
End -33.73810, 18.96406
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Smeda
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Smeda
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Smeda
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Smeda
6
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Questions 8
How far is Franschhoek from Smeda? +
Franschhoek is about 27.5 km from Smeda by road.
How long does it take from Franschhoek to Smeda? +
The drive usually takes about 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Franschhoek to Smeda in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Franschhoek to Smeda? +
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 Smeda? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R46.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R46.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R51.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R51.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Franschhoek to Smeda? +
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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Towns along the route

Wemmershoek Pad
From Franschhoek To Smeda
Paarl
From Franschhoek To Smeda

Route Locations

Start area
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smeda, 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 Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 12.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 14.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 26.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 65.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 72.1 km

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