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Distance from Rondebosch to Franschhoek

Rondebosch to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 75.0 km in roughly 56 min.

N Rondebosch → Franschhoek
Road distance
75.0 km
46.6 mi • 40.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
58.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
56 min
Return: 1 hr 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R125.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R126.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R139.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R141.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R165.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R166.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R184.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R186.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R218.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R219.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R242.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R244.92
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Franschhoek
9.7°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.1°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 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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75.0 km 56 min
Start Rondebosch
Finish Franschhoek
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sandown Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Milner Road
    2.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp straight towards M5: Milnerton
    0.3 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway towards M5: Milnerton
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    3.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    39.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    1.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. 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
37.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
28 min • 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rondebosch → Franschhoek
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rondebosch
Destination area Arrival
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rondebosch → Franschhoek
Rondebosch Origin postcode
Not available
Franschhoek Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Hermanus
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
17.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
21.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
24.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Franschhoek → Rondebosch
Rondebosch ↔ Franschhoek
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rondebosch -33.96806, 18.48778
Midpoint
37.5 km
Total: 75.0 km
Midpoint 37.5 km
75.0 km 56 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 75.0 km
Return-cycle span 150.1 km
Traversal time 56 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 21.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 37.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96806, 18.48778
Midpoint -33.82389, 18.77673
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 Rondebosch from Franschhoek? +
Rondebosch is about 75.0 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Rondebosch to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rondebosch to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rondebosch 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 Rondebosch to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R125.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R126.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R139.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R141.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rondebosch 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

: Pinelands
From Rondebosch To Franschhoek
Milnerton
From Rondebosch To Franschhoek
Kromboom Parkway
From Rondebosch To Franschhoek
Black River Parkway
From Rondebosch To Franschhoek
: Paarl
From Rondebosch To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Rondebosch To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Rondebosch To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Rondebosch To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Rondebosch
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 Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 17.5 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 21.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 24.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 32.8 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 34.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

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