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Distance from Settlers Way M1 to Alberton

Settlers Way M1 to Alberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,401.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 10 min.

N Settlers Way M1 → Alberton
Road distance
1,401.0 km
M10 N1 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,254.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 10 min
Start point
Settlers Way
End point
Voortrekker Road
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
910 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,675.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,686.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,258.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,278.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,529.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,544.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,298.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,325.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,644.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,663.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,656.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,691.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9627, 18.5649
End coords Destination point
-26.2670, 28.1221
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,401.0 km 15 hrs 10 min
Start Settlers Way M1
Finish Alberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Settlers Way
    0.2 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Duinefontein Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards M10
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    7.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Bellville
    1.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    17.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.5 km
  18. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
700.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 35 min • 7 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
233.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alberton
06:34 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,856.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R280.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,164.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Settlers Way M1 Start: Settlers Way -33.96267, 18.56491
Midpoint
700.8 km
Total: 1,401.0 km
Midpoint 700.8 km
1,401.0 km 15 hrs 10 min
Destination Alberton End: Voortrekker Road -26.26699, 28.12205

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,401.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,802.0 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 700.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96267, 18.56491
Midpoint -31.07177, 24.44147
End -26.26699, 28.12205
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Alberton
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Alberton
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Alberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Alberton stands out
Alberton is best understood as south-east Gauteng district planning, not flattened generic metro copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Alberton trip accuracy improves when the exact suburb, mall, office or venue is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Alberton-specific arrivals, business trips and suburban Gauteng planning.
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Questions 9
How far is Settlers Way M1 from Alberton? +
Settlers Way M1 is about 1,401.0 km from Alberton by road.
How long does it take from Settlers Way M1 to Alberton? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Settlers Way M1 to Alberton 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 Settlers Way M1 to Alberton? +
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 Settlers Way M1 to Alberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,675.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,686.19 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,258.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,278.30 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Settlers Way M1 to Alberton? +
Yes. There are 17 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

Settlers Way
From Settlers Way M1 To Alberton
: Somerset
From Settlers Way M1 To Alberton
: Bellville
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: Paarl
From Settlers Way M1 To Alberton
Worcester
From Settlers Way M1 To Alberton
: Johannesburg
From Settlers Way M1 To Alberton
ern Bypass
From Settlers Way M1 To Alberton

Route Locations

Start area
Settlers Way M1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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