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Distance from Underpass M3 to Settlers Way

Underpass M3 to Settlers Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 767.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Underpass M3 → Settlers Way
Road distance
767.8 km
M17 M5 N10 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
635.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 36 min
Start point
Underpass
End point
Settlers Way
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
516 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,285.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,291.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,431.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,443.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,695.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,703.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,889.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,904.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,231.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,241.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,485.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,505.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6449, 24.0145
End coords Destination point
-33.9476, 18.4890
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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767.8 km 8 hrs 36 min
Start Underpass M3
Finish Settlers Way
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Underpass
    0.2 km
  2. Continue right onto Hoop Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    4.1 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N10
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    58.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp left
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right
    0.0 km
  8. Merge slight left
    238.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  14. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    2.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    2.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Jan Smuts Drive
    0.1 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M17: Athlone
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Athlone
    0.2 km
  21. Go straight onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.1 km
  22. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    1.7 km
  25. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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 ↩ Settlers Way → Underpass M3 Underpass M3 to Johannesburg Underpass M3 to Pretoria Underpass M3 to Cape Town Underpass M3 to Durban Johannesburg to Settlers Way Pretoria to Settlers Way Cape Town to Settlers Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
383.7 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 18 min • 4 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
127.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Settlers Way
07:21 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,209.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R153.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,378.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Underpass M3 Start: Underpass -30.64491, 24.01451
Midpoint
383.7 km
Total: 767.8 km
Midpoint 383.7 km
767.8 km 8 hrs 36 min
Destination Settlers Way End: Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 767.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,535.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 383.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.64491, 24.01451
Midpoint -32.81956, 21.96558
End -33.94761, 18.48904
Destination services

Available in Settlers Way

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Settlers Way
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
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Questions 9
How far is Underpass M3 from Settlers Way? +
Underpass M3 is about 767.8 km from Settlers Way by road.
How long does it take from Underpass M3 to Settlers Way? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Underpass M3 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 Underpass M3 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 Underpass M3 to Settlers Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,285.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,291.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,431.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,443.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Underpass M3 to Settlers Way? +
Yes. There are 4 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

Underpass
From Underpass M3 To Settlers Way
: Cape Town
From Underpass M3 To Settlers Way
: Maitland
From Underpass M3 To Settlers Way
Muizenberg
From Underpass M3 To Settlers Way
Black River Parkway
From Underpass M3 To Settlers Way
: Cape Town International Airport
From Underpass M3 To Settlers Way
Somerset
From Underpass M3 To Settlers Way
: Athlone
From Underpass M3 To Settlers Way

Route Locations

Start area
Underpass M3, Northern Cape
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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