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Distance from Mew Way to Franschhoek

Mew Way to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 70.8 km in roughly 54 min.

N Mew Way → Franschhoek
Road distance
70.8 km
44.0 mi • 38.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
45.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
54 min
Return: 1 hr 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R118.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R119.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R132.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R133.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R156.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R157.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R174.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R175.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R205.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R206.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R229.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R231.17
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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70.8 km 54 min
Start Mew Way
Finish Franschhoek
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  1. Head on Mew Way
    0.0 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Mew Way
    3.7 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right
    1.3 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards R300: Bellville
    1.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    19.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right
    1.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
35.4 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
Mew Way → Franschhoek
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Mew Way, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mew Way → Franschhoek
Mew Way 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
16.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
21.8 km
28.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Franschhoek → Mew Way
Mew Way ↔ Franschhoek
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mew Way -34.04526, 18.65565
Midpoint
35.4 km
Total: 70.8 km
Midpoint 35.4 km
70.8 km 54 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 70.8 km
Return-cycle span 141.7 km
Traversal time 54 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 25.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04526, 18.65565
Midpoint -33.81792, 18.79808
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

Available in Franschhoek

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

Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Franschhoek
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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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Questions 8
How far is Mew Way from Franschhoek? +
Mew Way is about 70.8 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Mew Way to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mew Way to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mew Way 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 Mew Way to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R118.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R119.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R132.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R133.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mew Way 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Victoria Mxenge
From Mew Way To Franschhoek
: Cape Town
From Mew Way To Franschhoek
: Mitchell's Plain
From Mew Way To Franschhoek
Bellville
From Mew Way To Franschhoek
: Paarl
From Mew Way To Franschhoek
Worcester
From Mew Way To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Mew Way To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Mew Way To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Mew Way To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Mew Way, 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: 16.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 21.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 28.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 28.8 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 30.6 km

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