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Distance from Mitchells Plain to Franschhoek

Mitchells Plain to Franschhoek is a practical regional trip, covering about 72.3 km in roughly 56 min.

N Mitchells Plain → Franschhoek
Road distance
72.3 km
44.9 mi • 39.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
48.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
56 min
Return: 1 hr 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R121.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R121.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R134.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R135.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R159.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R160.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R177.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R179.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R210.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R211.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R234.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R236.04
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
56 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 11 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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72.3 km 56 min
Start Mitchells Plain
Finish Franschhoek
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  1. Head on Etosha Way
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Wespoort Drive
    0.4 km
  8. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto 10th Avenue
    0.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlie Street
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    2.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Stock Road
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right towards R300: Bellville
    0.4 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  17. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    19.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Stellenbosch
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right
    1.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Klapmuts-Simondium Road
    8.6 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    18.5 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. 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 N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
28 min • 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mitchells Plain → Franschhoek
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mitchells Plain → Franschhoek
Mitchells Plain Origin postcode
Not available
Franschhoek Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Paarl
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
18.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
20.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
27.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Franschhoek → Mitchells Plain
Mitchells Plain ↔ Franschhoek
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Route sheet

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Origin Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint
36.2 km
Total: 72.3 km
Midpoint 36.2 km
72.3 km 56 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 72.3 km
Return-cycle span 144.6 km
Traversal time 56 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 34.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint -33.82006, 18.79043
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination services

Available in Franschhoek

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

Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Franschhoek
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Destination brief

Travelling to Franschhoek

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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Questions 8
How far is Mitchells Plain from Franschhoek? +
Mitchells Plain is about 72.3 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Mitchells Plain to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mitchells Plain to Franschhoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mitchells Plain to Franschhoek? +
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 Mitchells Plain to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R121.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R121.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R134.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R135.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mitchells Plain to Franschhoek? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Etosha Way
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek
Pall Mall Way
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek
Riviera Way
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek
: Bellville
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek
: Paarl
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek
Worcester
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek
: Stellenbosch
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek
Klapmuts
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Mitchells Plain To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Franschhoek, 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 Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 18.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 20.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 27.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 30.1 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 32.1 km

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