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Distance from Mitchells Plain to Theunissen

Mitchells Plain to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,097.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 25 min.

N Mitchells Plain → Theunissen
Road distance
1,097.7 km
682.1 mi • 592.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
992.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 25 min
Return: 24 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,837.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,846.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,046.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,063.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,424.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,436.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,700.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,722.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,190.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,205.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,553.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,582.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,097.7 km 12 hrs 25 min
Start Mitchells Plain
Finish Theunissen
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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
    436.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    554.5 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  22. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  25. Turn left
    0.7 km
  26. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 6
Known total R288.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
548.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 12 min • 6 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mitchells Plain → Theunissen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Theunissen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mitchells Plain → Theunissen
Mitchells Plain Origin postcode
Not available
Theunissen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
725.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
859.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
804.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Theunissen → Mitchells Plain
Mitchells Plain ↔ Theunissen
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint
548.9 km
Total: 1,097.7 km
Midpoint 548.9 km
1,097.7 km 12 hrs 25 min
Destination Theunissen -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,097.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,195.4 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 548.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint -31.88041, 23.23459
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Mitchells Plain from Theunissen? +
Mitchells Plain is about 1,097.7 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Mitchells Plain to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mitchells Plain to Theunissen 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 Theunissen? +
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 Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,837.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,846.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,046.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,063.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mitchells Plain to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 6 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. 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 Theunissen
Pall Mall Way
From Mitchells Plain To Theunissen
Riviera Way
From Mitchells Plain To Theunissen
: Bellville
From Mitchells Plain To Theunissen
: Paarl
From Mitchells Plain To Theunissen
Worcester
From Mitchells Plain To Theunissen
: Johannesburg
From Mitchells Plain To Theunissen
: Bradfort
From Mitchells Plain To Theunissen
Welkom
From Mitchells Plain To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
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: 725.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 859.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 804.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 821.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 919.1 km

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