Distance from Thwala to Settlers Way

N Thwala → Settlers Way
Road distance
1,359.9 km
Metro routes · M17 / M5 / N1 / N2
Thwala to Settlers Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,359.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,218.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 46 min
Start point
Thwala
End point
Settlers Way
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
886 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,596.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,607.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,162.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,182.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,426.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,440.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,172.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,198.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,508.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,526.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,490.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,524.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
225° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
45° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4638, 27.7688
End coords Destination point
-33.9476, 18.4890
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
Thwala → Settlers Way
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Car
1,359.9 km
14 hrs 46 min
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Two-wheeler
1,359.9 km
~20 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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Along the route

Places along the route from Thwala to Settlers Way

These places are located along or near the Thwala–Settlers Way route, sorted by where they appear on your trip. Useful for planning fuel stops, meal breaks and rest points.

Before you arrive

Closest stops before arriving in Settlers Way

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At the destination

Places in Settlers Way

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Settlers Way, sorted by distance and rating.

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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Back Area Garden Deli

U1 Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town
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Schools & education 0.8 km

Gaia Waldorf School

H3
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Clothing & fashion 0.9 km

Outdoor Warehouse

34 Klipfontein Road, Cape Town, 7700
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Car services 1.0 km

Symonds Autos

74 Durban Road, Mowbray, 7700
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Gym & fitness 1.0 km

Sportsman's Warehouse

32 Klipfontein Road, Cape Town, 7700
🏛️
Government offices 1.0 km

Pedal Power Association

9 Hill Park Lane, Cape Town
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Pinelands Montessori

C1 Alexandra Road, Cape Town
🏫
College 1.2 km

Damelin College Mowbray

12 Liesbeek Parkway, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7705, Western Cape
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Convenience store 1.2 km

KwikSpar

1 Central Square, Pinelands, 7405
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Convenience store 1.3 km

Pick n Pay Express

Pinelands, 7405, Western Cape
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Home & garden 1.3 km

Starke Ayres Garden Centre

21 Liesbeek Parkway, Rosebank, 7700
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Rustenburg Girls' High School

44 Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town
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Professional services 1.5 km

Urban Harvest Edible Gardens

34 Low Street, Observatory, Cape Town
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Schools & education 1.5 km

Lea Pre-Primary

2 Arcadia Road, Rosebank, 7700
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Convenience store 1.5 km

The Alma Cafe

20 Alma Road, Rosebank, 7700
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Convenience store 1.5 km

Pick n Pay Express

52 Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700, Western Cape
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Government offices 1.6 km

Help a Rural Child Charity Trust

6 Victoria Road, Cape Town
🏛️
Government offices 1.6 km

Arepp Theatre For Life

16 John Street, Mowbray, Cape Town
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Car services 1.6 km

MQ's Workshop

27 Golf Course Road, Sybrand Park, 7700
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Schools & education 1.6 km

Rosebank Progress Private College

20 Main Road, Rosebank, 7700
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University 1.6 km

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Mowbray Campus)

Highbury Road, Cape Town, 7700
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Professional services 1.6 km

Research Contracts & Innovation

2 Rhodes Avenue, Mowbray, Cape Town
🏠
Home & garden 1.7 km

Groote Schuur Community Improvement District

93 Main Road, Mowbray, Cape Town
🏛️
Government offices 1.7 km

Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA)

Wyecroft Road
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Government offices 1.7 km

Rags2Riches

93 Main Road, Mowbray, Cape Town
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Schools & education 1.8 km

Garlandale High School

1 General Street, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764
Convenience store 1.8 km

Shell Select

7700, Western Cape
🏛️
Government offices 2.0 km

National Geo-spatial Information

Rhodes Avenue, Mowbray, Cape Town
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Clothing & fashion 2.0 km

Voom Voom

15 Lower Main Road, Observatory
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Supermarkets 2.0 km

Shoprite

1 Tembe Road, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764, Western Cape
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Professional services 2.0 km

EcoAfrica

1 Herschel Road, Observatory, Cape Town
🎁
Gifts & hobbies 2.0 km

Revolution Records

73 Lower Main Road, Cape Town, 7925
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Clothing & fashion 2.0 km

Voom Voom

61 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
🏛️
Government offices 2.1 km

The Development Action Group

101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
🏛️
Government offices 2.1 km

Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Taskforce

19 Anson Street, Cape Town, 7925
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Supermarkets 2.1 km

Komati Foods

74 Lower Main Road, Cape Town, 7925
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Gifts & hobbies 2.1 km

Tops at Spar

67 Station Road, Southern Peninsula, Western Cape
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Professional services 2.1 km

Capago

2 Fir Street
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Pet services 2.1 km

Dogz at Home Dog Training Centre

Willow Way
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Supermarkets 2.1 km

Pick n Pay

423 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, Western Cape
🏬
Shopping malls 2.1 km

Saint Peters Square

423 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
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Home & garden 2.1 km

Hawkes & Findlay Hardware Store

57 Station Road, Observatory, Cape Town
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Clothing & fashion 2.2 km

Mnandi Textiles & Design

90 Station Road, 7925
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Laundry & repairs 2.2 km

Rondewash Laundry

47 Main Road, Cape Town, 7700
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Professional services 2.2 km

Performance Brands South Africa

1 Fir Street, Cape Town, 7925
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Professional services 2.2 km

First Ascent Head Office

1 Fir Street, Cape Town, 7925
Convenience store 2.2 km

Shell Select

7925, Western Cape
Fuel stations 2.2 km

Shell

Berkley Road, Maitland, 7405, Western Cape
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Home & garden 2.3 km

Observatory Improvement District

7 Saint Michael's Road, Cape Town
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Professional services 2.3 km

Tractor Outdoor

28 Wesley Street, Observatory, Cape Town
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Professional services 2.3 km

Asbestos Removal & Roofing

Berkley Road, Ndabeni Cape Town, 7405
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Car services 2.3 km

Jan Kriel Garage & Panel Shop

192 Lower Main Road, Cape Town, 7925
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Banks 2.3 km

ABSA

Main Road
🏦
Banks 2.4 km

Standard Bank

Main Road
🎁
Gifts & hobbies 2.4 km

LiquorShop Checkers

Cape Town, 7700, Western Cape
🏬
Shopping malls 2.4 km

Riverside Centre

Main Road
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Laundry & repairs 2.6 km

My Laundry Lounge

289 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
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Food & drink 2.6 km

The Local Baker

178 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Convenience store 2.7 km

Astron Energy

307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
🏠
Home & garden 2.7 km

Quality Office Furniture

184 Voortrekker Road
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Home & garden 2.8 km

All Office

9 Browning Road, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
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Car services 2.8 km

Driveshafts Centre Maitland

5 Koeberg Road, Maitland, Cape Town, 7405
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Car services 2.9 km

Modern Auto Midas

135 Voortrekker Road
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Gifts & hobbies 2.9 km

Cape of Storms Distilling Company

100 Voortrekker Road, 7925
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Home & garden 3.1 km

SIXLOVE Studio

Coleridge Road
Convenience store 3.2 km

Shell Select

7780, Western Cape
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Car services 3.3 km

Cannings Automotive Refinishing Specialist

10 Brickfield Road, Cape Town
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Gifts & hobbies 3.3 km

Cultivate

Yew Street
🎁
Gifts & hobbies 3.3 km

One-Juice

Yew Street
Fuel stations 3.4 km

Shell

400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
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Car services 3.5 km

Fantasy Cars CC

5 Voortrekker Road
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Butcheries 3.5 km

Good Hope Meat Hyper

443 Albert Road, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
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Clothing & fashion 3.5 km

Academic Apparel Gowns & Robes

48 Salt River Road, Salt River Cape Town, 7925
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Car services 3.5 km

Marine Equipment Supplies

57 Salt River Road, Salt River, Cape Town
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Home & garden 3.6 km

eldc

310 Victoria Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
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Gifts & hobbies 3.7 km

Paper Moon Book Shop

105 Roodebloem Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925
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Food & drink 3.7 km

Bootlegger Coffee Company

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
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Pet services 3.8 km

Better Pets

77 Roodebloem Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
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Pharmacies 3.8 km

Clicks

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
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Beauty & wellness 3.8 km

Good Things

304 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
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Gifts & hobbies 3.8 km

SurPlus Bookshop

302 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
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Food & drink 3.8 km

Fish4Africa

230 Victoria Road, Woodstock, 7915
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Banks 3.9 km

Standard Bank

Victoria Road
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Banks 3.9 km

FNB

222 Victoria Road, Cape Town
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Food & drink 4.1 km

Lebanese Bakery

Imam Haron Road
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Banks 4.2 km

Capitec Woodstock

172 Victoria Road, Woodstock Cape Town, 7925
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Food & drink 4.2 km

Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream

60 Main Street, Newlands, 7700
Convenience store 4.2 km

Shell Select

7405, Western Cape
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Electronics 4.2 km

Maker Station

9 Plein Street, Cape Town
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Electronics 4.2 km

Claremont Home Appliance Doctor

18-20, 7700
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Laundry & repairs 4.3 km

Olympic Locksmiths

75 Imam Haron Road, Claremont, 7708
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Clothing & fashion 4.3 km

Canvasland

Unit 3C 13 th Avenue
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Laundry & repairs 4.4 km

Al Sams Lock and Key

46 Church Street, Woodstock, Cape Town
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Beauty & wellness 4.4 km

NXTCUT

5 Pearce Road
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Banks 4.6 km

Nedbank

7708
Convenience store 4.6 km

Shell Select

7700, Western Cape
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Clothing & fashion 4.6 km

Anna Rosholt Jewellery

7 Ravenscraig Road
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Electronics 4.8 km

Osmans

Imam Haron Road, Lansdowne
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Shopping malls 4.8 km

Vangate Mall

Jakes Gerwel Drive, Cape Rown, 7764
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Pet services 4.8 km

Bow Wow

21 Barron Street, Woodstock, Cape Town
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Gym & fitness 4.9 km

Baseline

68 Auckland Street, Paarden Eiland
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Shopping malls 5.1 km

145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925
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Butcheries 5.1 km

Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

143 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7929
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Pharmacies 5.2 km

Microchem Lab Services

176 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town, 8001
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Department store 5.2 km

Michael Stevenson Gallery

160 Sir Lowry Road, 7925
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Butcheries 5.4 km

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Bonteheuwel Avenue
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Butcheries 5.4 km

Chris & Harry's Butcher

Sipres Avenue, 7460
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Clothing & fashion 5.6 km

Portobello Road

313 Main Road
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Gym & fitness 6.2 km

Sportmans Warehouse

Sportmans Warehouse, 1, Canterbury Street, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925, South Africa
🏬
Department store 6.5 km

Edgars

Century Boulevard, Cape Town, 7446
🏬
Department store 6.6 km

Cape Union Mart Head Office

34 Barrack Street
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Banks 6.7 km

Standard Bank

Main Road
📱
Electronics 6.7 km

Cell Zone

Cell Zone, Plein Street, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
🏦
Banks 6.7 km

Standard Bank

Adderley Street
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Start, destination and route line.

1,359.9 km 14 hrs 46 min
Start Thwala
Finish Settlers Way
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

Route directions
🛣️
Directions from Thwala to Settlers Way via N1 and N2
National highway route N1 N2
🏙️
Directions from Thwala to Settlers Way via M5 and M17
Metro arterial routes M5 M17
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Thwala
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Randfontein Road
    8.8 km
  3. Turn right towards N1
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right
    884.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  10. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    2.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    2.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Jan Smuts Drive
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards M17: Athlone
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Athlone
    0.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    1.7 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R425.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
680.2 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 23 min • 7 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
97.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
226.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
73.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
Solar data
Daylight window at Settlers Way
07:37 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
52 min
SunriseDawn break
07:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,684.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R271.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,983.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Thwala Start: Thwala -26.46381, 27.76881
Midpoint
680.2 km
Total: 1,359.9 km
Midpoint 680.2 km
1,359.9 km 14 hrs 46 min
Destination Settlers Way End: Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,359.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,719.8 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 680.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.46381, 27.76881
Midpoint -31.22212, 24.25991
End -33.94761, 18.48904
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Thwala from Settlers Way? +
Thwala is about 1,359.9 km from Settlers Way by road.
How long does it take from Thwala to Settlers Way? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Thwala to Settlers Way 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 Thwala to Settlers Way? +
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 Thwala to Settlers Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,596.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,607.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,162.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,182.22 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Thwala to Settlers Way? +
Yes. There are 7 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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Route Locations

Start area
Thwala, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Settlers Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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