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Distance from Paarl to Mussel Lane

Paarl to Mussel Lane is a practical regional trip, covering about 62.6 km in roughly 49 min.

N Paarl → Mussel Lane
Road distance
62.6 km
38.9 mi • 33.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
47.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
49 min
Return: 1 hr 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R104.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R105.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R116.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R117.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R138.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R138.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R154.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R155.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R181.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R182.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R202.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R204.31
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mussel Lane
15.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.0°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
36 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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62.6 km 49 min
Start Paarl
Finish Mussel Lane
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Road
    5.4 km
  3. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    41.1 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M14
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Plattekloof Road
    0.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Koeberg Road
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Blaauwberg Road towards M14: Table View
    4.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Otto du Plessis Drive
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Otto du Plessis Drive
    2.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Sir David Baird Drive
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Moolman Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Mussel Lane
    0.0 km
  18. 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
31.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Paarl → Mussel Lane
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Paarl, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mussel Lane, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Paarl → Mussel Lane
Paarl Origin postcode
Not available
Mussel Lane 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
8.6 km
20.3 km
22.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mussel Lane → Paarl
Paarl ↔ Mussel Lane
Paarl to Johannesburg Related trip
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Paarl to Pretoria Related trip
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Paarl to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
31.3 km
Total: 62.6 km
Midpoint 31.3 km
62.6 km 49 min
Destination Mussel Lane -33.79747, 18.46063

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 62.6 km
Return-cycle span 125.2 km
Traversal time 49 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 28.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 31.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.85729, 18.69672
End -33.79747, 18.46063
Destination services

Available in Mussel Lane

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

Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mussel Lane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mussel Lane
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mussel Lane
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Mussel Lane
1
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Questions 8
How far is Paarl from Mussel Lane? +
Paarl is about 62.6 km from Mussel Lane by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Mussel Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Mussel Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl to Mussel Lane? +
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 Paarl to Mussel Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R104.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R105.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R116.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R117.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Mussel Lane? +
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 Paarl To Mussel Lane
: Malmesbury
From Paarl To Mussel Lane
Goodwood
From Paarl To Mussel Lane
: Table View
From Paarl To Mussel Lane
Bloubergstrand
From Paarl To Mussel Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mussel Lane, 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.

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About 42.3 km Difference: 20.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 22.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 30.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 37.0 km

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