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Distance from Mitchells Plain to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape

Mitchells Plain to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 746.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Mitchells Plain → Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Road distance
746.3 km
463.8 mi • 402.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
643.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 59 min
Return: 17 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,249.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,255.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,391.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,403.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,648.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,656.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,836.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,851.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,169.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,179.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,416.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,435.85
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
14.7°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.4°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
5%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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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746.3 km 8 hrs 59 min
Start Mitchells Plain
Finish Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
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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 left onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.9 km
  5. Turn left onto Spine Road towards Khayelitsha
    3.9 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
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  9. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.8 km
  14. Take the ramp right towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    351.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    10.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    5.8 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  25. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  27. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    1.5 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    233.9 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.4 km
  34. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.8 km
  35. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.9 km
  36. Turn left onto Trunk Road
    2.4 km
  37. Turn left
    0.3 km
  38. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  39. Continue straight onto Dibanisa Road
    4.2 km
  40. Turn left onto Nzunga Street
    0.7 km
  41. Turn left onto Xabane Street
    0.7 km
  42. Turn left
    0.0 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
372.7 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 29 min • 4 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mitchells Plain → Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mitchells Plain → Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Mitchells Plain Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
373.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
507.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
567.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape → Mitchells Plain
Mitchells Plain ↔ Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint
372.7 km
Total: 746.3 km
Midpoint 372.7 km
746.3 km 8 hrs 59 min
Destination Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape -33.82430, 25.59385

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 746.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,492.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 372.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint -34.10393, 22.11461
End -33.82430, 25.59385
Destination services

Available in Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
1
  • PEP
    Port Elizabeth, 6007, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
3
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
6
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Questions 9
How far is Mitchells Plain from Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
Mitchells Plain is about 746.3 km from Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Mitchells Plain to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mitchells Plain to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Mitchells Plain to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,249.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,255.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,391.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,403.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mitchells Plain to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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 Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Pall Mall Way
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Riviera Way
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Khayelitsha
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Ilitha Park
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Blue Downs
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
: Somerset
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
: George
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Port Elizabeth
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
: Knysna
From Mitchells Plain To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape, Eastern 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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 373.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 507.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 567.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 453.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 469.9 km

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