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Distance from Union Lane to Mitchells Plain

Union Lane to Mitchells Plain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,615.4 km in roughly 17 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Union Lane → Mitchells Plain
Road distance
1,615.4 km
1,003.8 mi • 872.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,246.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 54 min
Return: 35 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,704.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,717.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,012.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,036.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,568.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,584.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,974.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,006.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,694.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,717.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,229.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,272.33
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,615.4 km 17 hrs 54 min
Start Union Lane
Finish Mitchells Plain
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Union Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Glenugie Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  4. Continue straight onto Richmond Road
    2.6 km
  5. Turn right towards N3
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right towards Pietermaritzburg
    2.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    15.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M36: Stock Road
    0.6 km
  23. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    3.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Wespoort Drive
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
807.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 57 min • 8 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Union Lane → Mitchells Plain
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Union Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Union Lane → Mitchells Plain
Union Lane Origin postcode
Not available
Mitchells Plain Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,243.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,322.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,376.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mitchells Plain → Union Lane
Union Lane ↔ Mitchells Plain
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Union Lane -29.81328, 30.85832
Midpoint
807.7 km
Total: 1,615.4 km
Midpoint 807.7 km
1,615.4 km 17 hrs 54 min
Destination Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,615.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,230.8 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 807.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.81328, 30.85832
Midpoint -30.59521, 25.39931
End -34.05056, 18.61806
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Union Lane from Mitchells Plain? +
Union Lane is about 1,615.4 km from Mitchells Plain by road.
How long does it take from Union Lane to Mitchells Plain? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Union Lane to Mitchells Plain 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 Union Lane 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 Union Lane to Mitchells Plain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,704.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,717.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,012.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,036.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Union Lane to Mitchells Plain? +
Yes. There are 21 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

Pietermaritzburg
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
: Harrismith
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
Bethlehem
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
: Bloemfontein
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
: Cape Town
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
: Mitchell's Plain
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
Cape Town International Airport
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
Riviera Way
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
Pall Mall Way
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain
Etosha Way
From Union Lane To Mitchells Plain

Route Locations

Start area
Union Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,243.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,322.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,376.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,339.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,436.9 km

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