Distance from A 16 to Mitchells Plain

N A 16 → Mitchells Plain

Road distance

1,333.1 km

Mixed roads · M36 / N1 / N5 / R300

A 16 to Mitchells Plain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,333.1 km in roughly 14 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,142.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 59 min

End point

Pall Mall Way

Return: 29 hrs 59 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

899 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 44 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,606.98

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,609.86

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

235° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

55° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.6041, 28.8255

End coords Destination point

-34.0506, 18.6181

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 7 °C A 16 Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Mitchells Plain Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 16 → Mitchells Plain

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Car

1,333.1 km

14 hrs 59 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,333.1 km

~20 hrs 30 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 192 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → CPT (2 hrs 25 min)
🚗 9 km from Cape Town International
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Hotel Soon after A 16

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 262 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 262 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 16

Finish Mitchells Plain

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A 16 to Mitchells Plain via N5 and N1

National highway route N5N1
Directions from A 16 to Mitchells Plain via M36

Metro arterial route M36
Directions from A 16 to Mitchells Plain via R300

Provincial road route R300
Start your journey

0.2 km
Turn right

0.7 km
Turn slight right

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.3 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mota Road

12.0 km
Continue straight

28.7 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N5: Bethlehem

0.6 km
Merge slight right

44.1 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

15.0 km
Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway

2.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M36: Stock Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive

3.2 km
Turn right onto Wespoort Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Merrydale Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left onto Riviera Way

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R242.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Routes ↩ Mitchells Plain → A 16 A 16 to Johannesburg A 16 to Pretoria A 16 to Cape Town A 16 to Durban Johannesburg to Mitchells Plain Pretoria to Mitchells Plain Cape Town to Mitchells Plain

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

666.5 km

Free State to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 29 min • 7 hrs 29 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

96.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

221.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

72.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mitchells Plain

07:48 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 53 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,572.53

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R26.66

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R266.63

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,865.82

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553

Midpoint

666.5 km

Total: 1,333.1 km

Midpoint 666.5 km

1,333.1 km 14 hrs 59 min

Destination Mitchells Plain End: Pall Mall Way -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,333.1 km

Return-cycle span 2,666.3 km

Traversal time 14 hrs 59 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 666.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.60412, 28.82553

Midpoint -31.27040, 24.18395

End -34.05056, 18.61806

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is A 16 from Mitchells Plain? +

A 16 is about 1,333.1 km from Mitchells Plain by road.

How long does it take from A 16 to Mitchells Plain? +

The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 16 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 A 16 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 A 16 to Mitchells Plain? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,682.81 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,693.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,679.93 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,808.55 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 16 to Mitchells Plain? +

Yes. There are 5 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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Distance from A 16 to Mitchells Plain

Places from A 16 to Mitchells Plain

Shell Select

Quickshop

Quickshop

Sasol Bethlehem

Pick n Pay

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

BP Shop

Shoprite

Shoprite

Melody Walk Shopping Centre

Boxer

Hazeldene Primary School

PEP

Shoprite

Cape Cash & Carry

Mitchell's Plain High School

Mondale High School

Portland Primary School

Jamaicaweg Primary School

Montagu Drive Primary School

Eastville Primary School

Pick n Pay

Duneside Primary School

Pick n Pay Express

Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre

Shoprite

Bayview Centre

Mayas Hardware Litha Park

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

ESKOM Service Centre

Strandfontein Gas and Hardware

Zingie Tyres

Arnies 24hr Breakdown Service

Trinity Trust Foundation

Shibby's Kitchen

BP Shop

Tops Halaal Meat Market

Be-Dazzle Beauty Hair Salon

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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