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Distance from Settlers Way to Observatory

Settlers Way to Observatory is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.1 km in roughly 3 min.

N Settlers Way → Observatory
Road distance
3.1 km
1.9 mi • 1.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
5
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 min
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3.1 km 3 min
Start Settlers Way
Finish Observatory
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Settlers Way
    1.7 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Main Road
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road towards M4: Observatory
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Lower Main Road
    0.7 km
  5. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Settlers Way → Observatory
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Settlers Way, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Observatory
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Settlers Way → Observatory
Settlers Way Origin postcode
Not available
Observatory 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
37.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
39.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
51.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Observatory → Settlers Way
Settlers Way ↔ Observatory
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint
1.5 km
Total: 3.1 km
Midpoint 1.5 km
3.1 km 3 min
Destination Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 3.1 km
Return-cycle span 6.2 km
Traversal time 3 min
Maneuver count 5
Maneuver density 161.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94761, 18.48904
Midpoint -33.94425, 18.47498
End -33.93694, 18.46833
Destination services

Available in Observatory

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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 Observatory
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Observatory
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
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Questions 8
How far is Settlers Way from Observatory? +
Settlers Way is about 3.1 km from Observatory by road.
How long does it take from Settlers Way to Observatory? +
The drive usually takes about 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Settlers Way to Observatory in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Settlers Way to Observatory? +
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 Observatory? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Settlers Way to Observatory? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Cape Town
From Settlers Way To Observatory
: Observatory
From Settlers Way To Observatory

Route Locations

Start area
Settlers Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Observatory
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: 37.2 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 39.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 51.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 89.5 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 96.5 km

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