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Distance from Western Bypass to Settlers Way M52

Western Bypass to Settlers Way M52 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,417.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Settlers Way M52
Road distance
1,417.5 km
M5 M81 N1 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,263.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 18 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
918 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,372.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,384.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,643.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,664.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,130.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,145.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,487.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,516.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,119.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,139.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,589.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,626.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
224° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
44° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-33.9497, 18.5061
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,417.5 km 15 hrs 18 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Settlers Way M52
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Start point
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  12. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    2.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    2.3 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Settlers Way M52 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Settlers Way M52 Pretoria to Settlers Way M52 Cape Town to Settlers Way M52
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
709.1 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 39 min • 7 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
102.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
235.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
76.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Settlers Way M52
07:20 – 18:05
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,925.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R283.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,237.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
709.1 km
Total: 1,417.5 km
Midpoint 709.1 km
1,417.5 km 15 hrs 18 min
Destination Settlers Way M52 End: Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport -33.94973, 18.50607

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,417.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,835.1 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 709.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -31.03873, 24.50862
End -33.94973, 18.50607
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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 M52
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way M52
6
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Settlers Way M52? +
Western Bypass is about 1,417.5 km from Settlers Way M52 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Settlers Way M52? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Settlers Way M52 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 Western Bypass to Settlers Way M52? +
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 Western Bypass to Settlers Way M52? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,372.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,384.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,643.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,664.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Settlers Way M52? +
Yes. There are 20 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

Toll: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass To Settlers Way M52
: Cape Town
From Western Bypass To Settlers Way M52
: Maitland
From Western Bypass To Settlers Way M52
Muizenberg
From Western Bypass To Settlers Way M52
Black River Parkway
From Western Bypass To Settlers Way M52
: Cape Town International Airport
From Western Bypass To Settlers Way M52
Somerset
From Western Bypass To Settlers Way M52
Settlers Way
From Western Bypass To Settlers Way M52

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Settlers Way M52, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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