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Distance from Settlers Way to Beaches

Settlers Way to Beaches is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 443.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 12 min.

N Settlers Way → Beaches
Road distance
443.1 km
275.4 mi • 239.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
384.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 12 min
Return: 10 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R741.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R833.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R978.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R983.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,090.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,099.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,287.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,293.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,434.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,446.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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443.1 km 5 hrs 12 min
Start Settlers Way
Finish Beaches
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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
    373.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    10.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    2.9 km
  14. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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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
221.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 36 min • 2 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Settlers Way → Beaches
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Settlers Way, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Beaches, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Settlers Way → Beaches
Settlers Way Origin postcode
Not available
Beaches Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
70.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
343.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
350.6 km
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Related route set
Beaches → Settlers Way
Settlers Way ↔ Beaches
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint
221.3 km
Total: 443.1 km
Midpoint 221.3 km
443.1 km 5 hrs 12 min
Destination Beaches -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 443.1 km
Return-cycle span 886.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 221.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint -34.03878, 20.54904
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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How far is Settlers Way from Beaches? +
Settlers Way is about 443.1 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Settlers Way to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Settlers Way to Beaches in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Settlers Way to Beaches? +
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 Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R741.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R745.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R826.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R833.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Settlers Way to Beaches? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Settlers Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beaches, Western Cape
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 George Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 70.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 343.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 350.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 204.6 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 389.1 km

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