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Distance from Paarl to Richmond

Paarl to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 585.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

N Paarl → Richmond
Road distance
585.6 km
363.9 mi • 316.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
533.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 35 min
Return: 13 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R980.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R984.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,091.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,100.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,293.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,299.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,440.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,452.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,701.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,709.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,895.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,911.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 50 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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585.6 km 6 hrs 35 min
Start Paarl
Finish Richmond
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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
    175.8 km
  10. Turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
292.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Paarl → Richmond
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Paarl, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Richmond
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Paarl → Richmond
Paarl Origin postcode
Not available
Richmond 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
213.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
347.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
292.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Richmond → Paarl
Paarl ↔ Richmond
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
292.6 km
Total: 585.6 km
Midpoint 292.6 km
585.6 km 6 hrs 35 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 585.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,171.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 292.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -32.97814, 21.69101
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

Available in Richmond

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl from Richmond? +
Paarl is about 585.6 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Richmond 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 Richmond? +
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 Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R980.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R984.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,091.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,100.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Richmond? +
Yes. There are 4 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 Richmond
Mbekweni
From Paarl To Richmond
Wellington
From Paarl To Richmond
Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl To Richmond
: Worcester
From Paarl To Richmond
: Johannesburg
From Paarl To Richmond

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
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: 213.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 347.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 292.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 309.2 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 486.0 km

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