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Distance from Paarl to Port Shepstone

Paarl to Port Shepstone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,439.4 km in roughly 18 hrs 25 min.

N Paarl → Port Shepstone
Road distance
1,439.4 km
894.4 mi • 777.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,129.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 25 min
Return: 36 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,409.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,420.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,684.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,705.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,179.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,194.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,541.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,570.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,183.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,203.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,660.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,697.83
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,439.4 km 18 hrs 25 min
Start Paarl
Finish Port Shepstone
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    236.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    21.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp right
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    143.5 km
  16. Turn left
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Brownlee Street
    70.5 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grey Street
    96.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  21. Turn right
    61.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    267.6 km
  23. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  24. Turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R409.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
719.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 12 min • 9 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Paarl → Port Shepstone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Paarl, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Shepstone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Paarl → Port Shepstone
Paarl Origin postcode
Not available
Port Shepstone Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,066.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,200.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,146.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Shepstone → Paarl
Paarl ↔ Port Shepstone
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
719.4 km
Total: 1,439.4 km
Midpoint 719.4 km
1,439.4 km 18 hrs 25 min
Destination Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,439.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,878.8 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 719.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -31.40655, 25.02684
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Port Shepstone? +
Paarl is about 1,439.4 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Port Shepstone in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Paarl to Port Shepstone? +
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 Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,409.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,420.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,684.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,705.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Paarl To Port Shepstone
Mbekweni
From Paarl To Port Shepstone
Wellington
From Paarl To Port Shepstone
Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl To Port Shepstone
: Worcester
From Paarl To Port Shepstone
: Johannesburg
From Paarl To Port Shepstone
Middelburg
From Paarl To Port Shepstone
Cradock
From Paarl To Port Shepstone

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone
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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,066.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,200.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,146.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,163.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,260.8 km

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