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Distance from Paarl to Simonstown

Paarl to Simonstown is a practical regional trip, covering about 89.5 km in roughly 1 hr 13 min.

N Paarl → Simonstown
Road distance
89.5 km
55.6 mi • 48.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
71.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 13 min
Return: 2 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R149.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R150.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R166.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R168.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R197.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R198.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R220.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R221.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R259.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R261.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R289.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R291.98
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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89.5 km 1 hr 13 min
Start Paarl
Finish Simonstown
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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
    47.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  7. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    9.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Royal Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Main Road
    5.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Simonstown Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Simonstown Road
    2.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Station Road
    1.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Court Road
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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
44.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 min • 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Paarl → Simonstown
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Paarl, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Simonstown, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Paarl → Simonstown
Paarl Origin postcode
Not available
Simonstown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Hermanus
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
3.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
10.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
35.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Simonstown → Paarl
Paarl ↔ Simonstown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
44.7 km
Total: 89.5 km
Midpoint 44.7 km
89.5 km 1 hr 13 min
Destination Simonstown -34.19136, 18.42757

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 89.5 km
Return-cycle span 178.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 13 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 23.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 44.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.88895, 18.56311
End -34.19136, 18.42757
Destination services

Available in Simonstown

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 Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Simonstown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Simonstown
1
  • PEP
    60 Main Road, Cape Town, 7975, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Simonstown
2
  • Shell
    52 St Georges Street, 7995, Western Cape
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Simonstown
3
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Questions 8
How far is Paarl from Simonstown? +
Paarl is about 89.5 km from Simonstown by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Simonstown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Simonstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl to Simonstown? +
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 Simonstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R149.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R150.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R166.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R168.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Simonstown? +
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 Simonstown
: Maitland
From Paarl To Simonstown
Muizenberg
From Paarl To Simonstown
Black River Parkway
From Paarl To Simonstown
Kromboom Parkway
From Paarl To Simonstown

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Simonstown, 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 Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 3.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 10.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 35.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 47.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 49.2 km

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