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Distance from Simonstown to Mitchells Plain

Simonstown to Mitchells Plain is a short everyday drive, covering about 29.0 km in roughly 33 min.

N Simonstown → Mitchells Plain
Road distance
29.0 km
18.0 mi • 15.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Return: 1 hr 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R54.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R54.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R64.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R64.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R71.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R71.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R84.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R84.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R93.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R94.61
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mitchells Plain
13.1°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.5°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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29.0 km 33 min
Start Simonstown
Finish Mitchells Plain
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Court Road
    0.1 km
  2. Continue slight left onto Court Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Station Road
    1.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Simonstown Road
    2.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Road
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Main Road
    5.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  10. Continue right onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    8.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Witsand Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Seafarer Drive
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Spine Road
    3.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue towards Portlands
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Simonstown → Mitchells Plain
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Simonstown, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Simonstown → Mitchells Plain
Simonstown 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
11.3 km
13.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
25.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mitchells Plain → Simonstown
Simonstown ↔ Mitchells Plain
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Simonstown -34.19136, 18.42757
Midpoint
14.5 km
Total: 29.0 km
Midpoint 14.5 km
29.0 km 33 min
Destination Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 29.0 km
Return-cycle span 58.0 km
Traversal time 33 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 72.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.19136, 18.42757
Midpoint -34.09951, 18.48847
End -34.05056, 18.61806
Destination services

Available in Mitchells Plain

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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 Simonstown from Mitchells Plain? +
Simonstown is about 29.0 km from Mitchells Plain by road.
How long does it take from Simonstown to Mitchells Plain? +
The drive usually takes about 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Simonstown to Mitchells Plain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Simonstown 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 Simonstown to Mitchells Plain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R48.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R48.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R54.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R54.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Simonstown 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

Khayelitsha
From Simonstown To Mitchells Plain
Portlands
From Simonstown To Mitchells Plain
New Woodlands
From Simonstown To Mitchells Plain
Riviera Way
From Simonstown To Mitchells Plain
Pall Mall Way
From Simonstown To Mitchells Plain
Etosha Way
From Simonstown To Mitchells Plain

Route Locations

Start area
Simonstown, 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: 11.3 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 13.3 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 25.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 63.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 70.6 km

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