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Distance from Van Stadens Pass to Mitchells Plain

Van Stadens Pass to Mitchells Plain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 691.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Van Stadens Pass → Mitchells Plain
Road distance
691.5 km
429.7 mi • 373.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
605.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 20 min
Return: 16 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,157.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,162.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,289.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,299.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,527.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,534.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,701.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,715.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,009.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,019.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,238.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,256.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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691.5 km 8 hrs 20 min
Start Van Stadens Pass
Finish Mitchells Plain
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cape Road
    1.4 km
  2. Turn right
    0.7 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right
    154.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    1.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    4.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    3.4 km
  15. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    271.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M32: Spine Road Extension
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Spine Road
    0.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.8 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Spine Road
    3.9 km
  32. Turn right onto Merrydale Avenue towards Portlands
    0.9 km
  33. Turn right onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
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
345.3 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 10 min • 4 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Van Stadens Pass → Mitchells Plain
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Van Stadens Pass → Mitchells Plain
Van Stadens Pass Origin postcode
Not available
Mitchells Plain Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
319.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
452.9 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
512.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mitchells Plain → Van Stadens Pass
Van Stadens Pass ↔ Mitchells Plain
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Van Stadens Pass -33.91053, 25.18105
Midpoint
345.3 km
Total: 691.5 km
Midpoint 345.3 km
691.5 km 8 hrs 20 min
Destination Mitchells Plain -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 691.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,382.9 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 345.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91053, 25.18105
Midpoint -34.18085, 21.87513
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 9
How far is Van Stadens Pass from Mitchells Plain? +
Van Stadens Pass is about 691.5 km from Mitchells Plain by road.
How long does it take from Van Stadens Pass to Mitchells Plain? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Van Stadens Pass 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 Van Stadens Pass 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 Van Stadens Pass to Mitchells Plain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,157.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,162.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,289.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,299.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Van Stadens Pass to Mitchells Plain? +
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. 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

: George
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain
Mossel Bay
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain
Cape Town
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain
Khayelitsha
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain
Portlands
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain
New Woodlands
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain
Riviera Way
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain
Pall Mall Way
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain
Etosha Way
From Van Stadens Pass To Mitchells Plain

Route Locations

Start area
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern 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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 319.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 452.9 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 512.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 398.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 415.1 km

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