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Distance from Athlone to 1 M7

N Athlone → 1 M7
Road distance
7.4 km
M7 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 min
Start point
Dunbar Street
End point
Jakes Gerwel Drive
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R14.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R14.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R17.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R17.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R18.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R18.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R22.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R22.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R24.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R24.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R29.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R29.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9667, 18.5050
End coords Destination point
-33.9388, 18.5429
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Athlone to 1 M7 is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.4 km in roughly 8 min.
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7.4 km 8 min
Start Athlone
Finish 1 M7
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Drive
    1.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    2.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.8 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ 1 M7 → Athlone Athlone to Johannesburg Athlone to Pretoria Athlone to Cape Town Athlone to Durban Johannesburg to 1 M7 Pretoria to 1 M7 Cape Town to 1 M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1 M7
07:27 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R30.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R32.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Athlone Start: Dunbar Street -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint
3.7 km
Total: 7.4 km
Midpoint 3.7 km
7.4 km 8 min
Destination 1 M7 End: Jakes Gerwel Drive -33.93884, 18.54292

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.4 km
Return-cycle span 14.7 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 149.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint -33.95017, 18.52102
End -33.93884, 18.54292
Destination services

Available in 1 M7

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1 M7
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around 1 M7
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around 1 M7
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around 1 M7
6
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1 M7
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around 1 M7
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around 1 M7
5
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Questions 8
How far is Athlone from 1 M7? +
Athlone is about 7.4 km from 1 M7 by road.
How long does it take from Athlone to 1 M7? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Athlone to 1 M7 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Athlone to 1 M7? +
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 Athlone to 1 M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R14.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R14.10 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.21 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Athlone to 1 M7? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town International Airport
From Athlone To 1 M7
Somerset
From Athlone To 1 M7
Settlers Way
From Athlone To 1 M7

Route Locations

Start area
Athlone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1 M7, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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