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Distance from Settlers Way to S17

N Settlers Way → S17
Road distance
1,433.1 km
Highway dominant · M5 / N1 / N3 / N5
Settlers Way to S17 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,433.1 km in roughly 16 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,264.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 47 min
Start point
Settlers Way
Return: 33 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1007 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,802.53
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,805.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,791.18
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,889.20
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,697.78
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,701.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,682.80
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,812.14
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,865.50
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,870.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,845.79
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,015.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
60° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
240° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9476, 18.4890
End coords Destination point
-27.7301, 29.5951
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Settlers Way Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C S17 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Settlers Way → S17
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Car
1,433.1 km
16 hrs 47 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,433.1 km
~22 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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1,433.1 km 16 hrs 47 min
Start Settlers Way
Finish S17
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  1. Directions from Settlers Way to S17 via N1 and N5 and N3
    National highway route N1N5N3
  2. Directions from Settlers Way to S17 via M5
    Metro arterial route M5
  3. Head on Settlers Way
    0.8 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    88.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  22. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  23. Merge slight right
    2.3 km
  24. Turn right
    85.4 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.9 km
  26. Turn right
    5.4 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Routes ↩ S17 → Settlers Way Settlers Way to Johannesburg Settlers Way to Pretoria Settlers Way to Cape Town Settlers Way to Durban Johannesburg to S17 Pretoria to S17 Cape Town to S17
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Halfway point
716.5 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 23 min • 8 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
103.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
238.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
77.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S17
06:44 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,990.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R286.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,305.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Settlers Way Start: Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint
716.5 km
Total: 1,433.1 km
Midpoint 716.5 km
1,433.1 km 16 hrs 47 min
Destination S17 -27.73005, 29.59514

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,433.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,866.3 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 716.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint -30.99604, 24.58497
End -27.73005, 29.59514
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Questions 9
How far is Settlers Way from S17? +
Settlers Way is about 1,433.1 km from S17 by road.
How long does it take from Settlers Way to S17? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Settlers Way to S17 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 S17? +
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 S17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,802.53 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,805.62 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,791.18 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,889.20 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Settlers Way to S17? +
Yes. There are 5 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
From Settlers Way To S17
: Milnerton
From Settlers Way To S17
Black River Parkway
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: Paarl
From Settlers Way To S17
: Johannesburg
From Settlers Way To S17
: Senekal
From Settlers Way To S17
Theunissen
From Settlers Way To S17
Wilgepark
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Harrismith
From Settlers Way To S17

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