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Distance from Blue Downs Way to Mitchells Plain

Blue Downs Way to Mitchells Plain is a short everyday drive, covering about 12.2 km in roughly 13 min.

N Blue Downs Way → Mitchells Plain
Road distance
12.2 km
7.6 mi • 6.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
54.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R39.70
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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12.2 km 13 min
Start Blue Downs Way
Finish Mitchells Plain
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  1. Head on Blue Downs Way
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  2. Turn left
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  3. Turn right
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  4. Turn right
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  5. Turn right onto Blue Downs Way
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  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive
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  7. Continue onto Forest Drive
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  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road
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  9. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
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  11. Continue onto Spine Road
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  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
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  13. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
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  15. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
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  17. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
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  19. Continue onto Spine Road
    3.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Merrydale Avenue towards Portlands
    0.9 km
  21. Turn right onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Blue Downs Way → Mitchells Plain
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Blue Downs Way, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Blue Downs Way → Mitchells Plain
Blue Downs Way Origin postcode
Not available
Mitchells Plain Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
28.1 km
30.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
41.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mitchells Plain → Blue Downs Way
Blue Downs Way ↔ Mitchells Plain
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Blue Downs Way -34.01021, 18.70326
Midpoint
6.1 km
Total: 12.2 km
Midpoint 6.1 km
12.2 km 13 min
Destination Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 12.2 km
Return-cycle span 24.3 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 189.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.01021, 18.70326
Midpoint -34.04196, 18.66522
End -34.05056, 18.61806
Destination services

Available in Mitchells Plain

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mitchells Plain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mitchells Plain
1
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Mitchells Plain
1
  • BP Shop
    67 Dennegeur Avenue, Strandfontein, 7798
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mitchells Plain
6
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Boxer
    14 Symphony walk, Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Cape Cash & Carry
    3rd Avenue
  • Pick n Pay
    A.Z. Berman Drive, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Mitchells Plain
3
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Questions 8
How far is Blue Downs Way from Mitchells Plain? +
Blue Downs Way is about 12.2 km from Mitchells Plain by road.
How long does it take from Blue Downs Way to Mitchells Plain? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs Way to Mitchells Plain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Blue Downs Way to Mitchells Plain? +
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 Blue Downs Way to Mitchells Plain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R20.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R20.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R22.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R22.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs Way to Mitchells Plain? +
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

Khayelitsha
From Blue Downs Way To Mitchells Plain
Portlands
From Blue Downs Way To Mitchells Plain
New Woodlands
From Blue Downs Way To Mitchells Plain
Riviera Way
From Blue Downs Way To Mitchells Plain
Pall Mall Way
From Blue Downs Way To Mitchells Plain
Etosha Way
From Blue Downs Way To Mitchells Plain

Route Locations

Start area
Blue Downs Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mitchells Plain, 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 Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 28.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 30.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 41.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 80.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 87.4 km

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