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Distance from Settlers Way to Franschhoek

N Settlers Way → Franschhoek
Road distance
72.8 km
Provincial mix · M5 / N1 / R44
Settlers Way to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 72.8 km in roughly 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
58.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
53 min
Start point
Settlers Way
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R138.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R139.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R169.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R170.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R183.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R184.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R223.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R224.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R241.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R242.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R293.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R295.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9476, 18.4890
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C Settlers Way Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Franschhoek Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Settlers Way → Franschhoek
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Car
72.8 km
53 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
72.8 km
~1 hr 7 min
65 km/h avg
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72.8 km 53 min
Start Settlers Way
Finish Franschhoek
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Directions from Settlers Way to Franschhoek via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Settlers Way to Franschhoek via M5
Metro arterial route M5
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Directions from Settlers Way to Franschhoek via R44
Provincial road route R44
3 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Settlers Way
    0.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.5 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  5. Merge slight right
    39.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right
    1.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right
    0.0 km
  13. 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.
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Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Settlers Way Settlers Way to Johannesburg Settlers Way to Pretoria Settlers Way to Cape Town Settlers Way to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
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Halfway point
36.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
26 min • 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:30 – 17:48
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R304.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R320.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Settlers Way Start: Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint
36.3 km
Total: 72.8 km
Midpoint 36.3 km
72.8 km 53 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 72.8 km
Return-cycle span 145.5 km
Traversal time 53 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 17.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint -33.82062, 18.78846
End -33.90917, 19.11944
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 Settlers Way from Franschhoek? +
Settlers Way is about 72.8 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Settlers Way to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Settlers Way to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Settlers Way 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 Settlers Way to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R138.93 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R139.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R169.21 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R170.26 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Settlers Way 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

Cape Town
From Settlers Way To Franschhoek
: Milnerton
From Settlers Way To Franschhoek
Black River Parkway
From Settlers Way To Franschhoek
: Paarl
From Settlers Way To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Settlers Way To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Settlers Way To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Settlers Way To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Settlers Way, Western Cape
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 Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 18.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 19.8 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 26.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 30.5 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 32.5 km

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