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Distance from Settlers Way to Libode M4

N Settlers Way → Libode M4
Road distance
1,281.7 km
Highway dominant · M52 / N2 / R72
Settlers Way to Libode M4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,281.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,019.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 24 min
Start point
Settlers Way
Return: 30 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
924 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,506.39
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,509.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,496.24
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,583.91
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,307.05
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,310.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,293.65
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,409.33
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,351.38
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,356.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,333.75
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,485.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
78° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
258° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9476, 18.4890
End coords Destination point
-31.5425, 29.0183
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Shared taxi fare
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Settlers Way → Libode M4
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Car
1,281.7 km
15 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,281.7 km
~19 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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Convenience store Soon after Settlers Way

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 133 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Prince of Tarts

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 396 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 396 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Garden of Aidan

Wild Oats Farmers Market N2, Sedgefield 396 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Familie Geheimpies

Wild Oats Market N2, Sedgefield 395 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 420 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 449 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 450 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Pick n Pay Express

Ries Street, Deal Party, Port Elizabeth, 6012, Eastern Cape 657 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Libode M4

Quickshop

East London 875 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Libode M4

Shoprite

Butterworth, 4960, Eastern Cape 916 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Libode M4

Shell

5240, Eastern Cape 924 km from start
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Convenience store Near Libode M4

Quickshop

Mthatha 994 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Libode M4

Shell

Mthatha, 5100, Eastern Cape 998 km from start
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Convenience store Near Libode M4

Bonjour

Mthatha, 5100 998 km from start
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1,281.7 km 15 hrs 24 min
Start Settlers Way
Finish Libode M4
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Settlers Way to Libode M4 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Settlers Way to Libode M4 via M52
    Metro arterial route M52
  3. Directions from Settlers Way to Libode M4 via R72
    Provincial road route R72
  4. Head on Settlers Way
    0.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Raapenberg Road
    0.3 km
  6. Go straight onto Raapenberg Road
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    373.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    10.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    5.8 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  19. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    1.5 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    276.1 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  27. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  31. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  33. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  34. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  35. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  36. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  37. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    0.5 km
  38. Turn right onto Sutherland Street
    26.4 km
  39. Turn left
    1.1 km
  40. Turn right
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Libode M4 → Settlers Way Settlers Way to Johannesburg Settlers Way to Pretoria Settlers Way to Cape Town Settlers Way to Durban Johannesburg to Libode M4 Pretoria to Libode M4 Cape Town to Libode M4
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Halfway point
640.4 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 42 min • 7 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
213.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Libode M4
06:55 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,357.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R256.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,639.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Settlers Way Start: Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint
640.4 km
Total: 1,281.7 km
Midpoint 640.4 km
1,281.7 km 15 hrs 24 min
Destination Libode M4 -31.54250, 29.01833

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,281.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,563.4 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 640.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint -34.03232, 24.59502
End -31.54250, 29.01833
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Questions 9
How far is Settlers Way from Libode M4? +
Settlers Way is about 1,281.7 km from Libode M4 by road.
How long does it take from Settlers Way to Libode M4? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Settlers Way to Libode M4 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 to Libode M4? +
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 Libode M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,506.39 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,509.16 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,496.24 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,583.91 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Settlers Way to Libode M4? +
Yes. There are 3 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Cape Town
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Pinelands
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: Cape Town International Airport
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Somerset
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: George
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Port Elizabeth
From Settlers Way To Libode M4
: Knysna
From Settlers Way To Libode M4
: Grahamstown
From Settlers Way To Libode M4
: Port Alfred
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Expressway
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