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Distance from Fairtrees to Mitchells Plain

Fairtrees to Mitchells Plain is a short everyday drive, covering about 28.2 km in roughly 26 min.

N Fairtrees → Mitchells Plain
Road distance
28.2 km
17.5 mi • 15.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R62.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R62.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R69.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R69.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R81.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R82.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R91.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R92.01
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mitchells Plain
13.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.6°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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28.2 km 26 min
Start Fairtrees
Finish Mitchells Plain
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Fairtrees
    0.2 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Fairtrees
    1.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Eversdal Road
    2.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Old Oak Road
    1.9 km
  5. Turn left onto Old Paarl Road
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    13.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M36: Stock Road
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    3.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Wespoort Drive
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Fairtrees → Mitchells Plain
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Fairtrees, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Fairtrees → Mitchells Plain
Fairtrees 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
12.1 km
14.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
25.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mitchells Plain → Fairtrees
Fairtrees ↔ Mitchells Plain
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fairtrees -33.84774, 18.66734
Midpoint
14.1 km
Total: 28.2 km
Midpoint 14.1 km
28.2 km 26 min
Destination Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 28.2 km
Return-cycle span 56.4 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 60.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.84774, 18.66734
Midpoint -33.95272, 18.65783
End -34.05056, 18.61806
Destination services

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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 Fairtrees from Mitchells Plain? +
Fairtrees is about 28.2 km from Mitchells Plain by road.
How long does it take from Fairtrees to Mitchells Plain? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fairtrees to Mitchells Plain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Fairtrees 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 Fairtrees to Mitchells Plain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R47.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R47.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R52.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R53.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fairtrees 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

Brackenfell
From Fairtrees To Mitchells Plain
Cape Town
From Fairtrees To Mitchells Plain
: Mitchell's Plain
From Fairtrees To Mitchells Plain
Riviera Way
From Fairtrees To Mitchells Plain
Pall Mall Way
From Fairtrees To Mitchells Plain
Etosha Way
From Fairtrees To Mitchells Plain

Route Locations

Start area
Fairtrees, 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: 12.1 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 14.1 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 25.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 64.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 71.4 km

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