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Distance from Salt River to Mitchells Plain

Salt River to Mitchells Plain is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.3 km in roughly 24 min.

N Salt River → Mitchells Plain
Road distance
24.3 km
15.1 mi • 13.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R60.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R71.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R79.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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24.3 km 24 min
Start Salt River
Finish Mitchells Plain
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Burns Road
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albert Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Malta Road
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Berkley Road
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    0.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    10.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto New Eisleben Road
    5.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Highlands Drive
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    1.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  22. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Salt River → Mitchells Plain
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Salt River, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Salt River → Mitchells Plain
Salt River 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
15.9 km
17.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
29.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mitchells Plain → Salt River
Salt River ↔ Mitchells Plain
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Salt River -33.93170, 18.46101
Midpoint
12.2 km
Total: 24.3 km
Midpoint 12.2 km
24.3 km 24 min
Destination Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 24.3 km
Return-cycle span 48.6 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 90.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93170, 18.46101
Midpoint -33.96372, 18.56868
End -34.05056, 18.61806
Destination services

Available in Mitchells Plain

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

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 Salt River from Mitchells Plain? +
Salt River is about 24.3 km from Mitchells Plain by road.
How long does it take from Salt River to Mitchells Plain? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salt River to Mitchells Plain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Salt River 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 Salt River to Mitchells Plain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R40.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R40.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R45.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R45.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salt River 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Muizenberg
From Salt River To Mitchells Plain
Black River Parkway
From Salt River To Mitchells Plain
: Cape Town International Airport
From Salt River To Mitchells Plain
Somerset
From Salt River To Mitchells Plain
Settlers Way
From Salt River To Mitchells Plain
Riviera Way
From Salt River To Mitchells Plain
Pall Mall Way
From Salt River To Mitchells Plain
Etosha Way
From Salt River To Mitchells Plain

Route Locations

Start area
Salt River, 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: 15.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 17.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 29.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 68.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 75.3 km

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