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Distance from Settlers Way M5 to Ashton

Settlers Way M5 to Ashton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 176.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 11 min.

N Settlers Way M5 → Ashton
Road distance
176.5 km
N1 R300 R60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
143.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 11 min
Start point
Settlers Way
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
131 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R337.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R338.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R410.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R413.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R444.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R446.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R541.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R544.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R585.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R587.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R712.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R717.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9497, 18.5061
End coords Destination point
-33.8339, 20.0553
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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176.5 km 2 hrs 11 min
Start Settlers Way M5
Finish Ashton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Settlers Way
    12.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Bellville
    1.7 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    81.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    44.9 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    15.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Routes ↩ Ashton → Settlers Way M5 Settlers Way M5 to Johannesburg Settlers Way M5 to Pretoria Settlers Way M5 to Cape Town Settlers Way M5 to Durban Johannesburg to Ashton Pretoria to Ashton Cape Town to Ashton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
88.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 5 min • 1 hr 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ashton
07:20 – 17:51
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R737.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R35.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R776.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Settlers Way M5 Start: Settlers Way -33.94973, 18.50607
Midpoint
88.2 km
Total: 176.5 km
Midpoint 88.2 km
176.5 km 2 hrs 11 min
Destination Ashton -33.83394, 20.05534

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 176.5 km
Return-cycle span 353.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 88.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94973, 18.50607
Midpoint -33.70439, 19.24423
End -33.83394, 20.05534
Destination services

Available in Ashton

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

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ashton
1
  • PEP
    1480 Main Road, Ashton, 6715, Western Cape
Destination brief

Travelling to Ashton

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 Ashton stands out
Ashton reflects valley-town travel and local destination planning rather than large-city assumptions.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Ashton arrivals improve when the exact farm, guesthouse or town address is confirmed early.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Ashton stays, local work or family visits and surrounding valley travel.
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Questions 8
How far is Settlers Way M5 from Ashton? +
Settlers Way M5 is about 176.5 km from Ashton by road.
How long does it take from Settlers Way M5 to Ashton? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Settlers Way M5 to Ashton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Settlers Way M5 to Ashton? +
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 M5 to Ashton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R337.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R338.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R410.50 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R413.04 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Settlers Way M5 to Ashton? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 M5 To Ashton
: Bellville
From Settlers Way M5 To Ashton
: Paarl
From Settlers Way M5 To Ashton
Worcester
From Settlers Way M5 To Ashton
: Robertson
From Settlers Way M5 To Ashton

Route Locations

Start area
Settlers Way M5, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ashton, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 40.2 km Difference: 136.3 km

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