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Distance from Settlers Way to Athlone

Settlers Way to Athlone is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.5 km in roughly 6 min.

N Settlers Way → Athlone
Road distance
5.5 km
3.4 mi • 3.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.10
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5.5 km 6 min
Start Settlers Way
Finish Athlone
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Settlers Way
    0.2 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Raapenberg Road
    0.3 km
  3. Go straight onto Raapenberg Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    1.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Jan Smuts Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards M17: Athlone
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Athlone
    0.2 km
  9. Go straight onto Jan Smuts Drive
    1.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Settlers Way → Athlone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Settlers Way, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Athlone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Settlers Way → Athlone
Settlers Way Origin postcode
Not available
Athlone Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
34.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
36.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
48.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Athlone → Settlers Way
Settlers Way ↔ Athlone
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint
2.8 km
Total: 5.5 km
Midpoint 2.8 km
5.5 km 6 min
Destination Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5.5 km
Return-cycle span 11.1 km
Traversal time 6 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 252.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint -33.94964, 18.50572
End -33.96667, 18.50500
Destination services

Available in Athlone

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Athlone
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Athlone
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Athlone
4
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Questions 8
How far is Settlers Way from Athlone? +
Settlers Way is about 5.5 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Settlers Way to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Settlers Way to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Settlers Way to Athlone? +
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 Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Settlers Way to Athlone? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 Athlone
Pinelands
From Settlers Way To Athlone
: Cape Town International Airport
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Somerset
From Settlers Way To Athlone
: Athlone
From Settlers Way To Athlone

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 34.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 36.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 48.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 87.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 94.1 km

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