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Distance from Glenroy to Franschhoek

Glenroy to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.4 km in roughly 55 min.

N Glenroy → Franschhoek
Road distance
73.4 km
45.6 mi • 39.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
56.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
55 min
Return: 1 hr 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R122.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R123.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R136.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R137.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R162.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R162.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R180.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R181.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R213.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R214.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R237.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R239.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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73.4 km 55 min
Start Glenroy
Finish Franschhoek
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  1. Head northwest on Glenroy
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Forest Drive, M52
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Duncan Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Duncan Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Victory Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Avonduur Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Old Mill Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Morningside Road
    0.5 km
  9. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berkley Road, M16
    1.8 km
  10. Turn right
    0.9 km
  11. Keep left
    40.4 km
  12. Keep left
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto R44
    1.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Huguenot Road, R45
    18.5 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Keep left
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
36.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
27 min • 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Glenroy → Franschhoek
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Glenroy, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Glenroy → Franschhoek
Glenroy Origin postcode
Not available
Franschhoek 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
19.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
19.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
26.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Franschhoek → Glenroy
Glenroy ↔ Franschhoek
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Glenroy -33.93271, 18.51206
Midpoint
36.7 km
Total: 73.4 km
Midpoint 36.7 km
73.4 km 55 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 73.4 km
Return-cycle span 146.7 km
Traversal time 55 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 25.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93271, 18.51206
Midpoint -33.82157, 18.78506
End -33.90917, 19.11944
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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Franschhoek
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Franschhoek

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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How far is Glenroy from Franschhoek? +
Glenroy is about 73.4 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Glenroy to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Glenroy to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Glenroy to Franschhoek? +
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 Glenroy to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R122.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R123.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R136.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R137.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Glenroy to Franschhoek? +
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
Glenroy, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Franschhoek, 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: 19.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 19.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 26.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 31.1 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 33.1 km

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