Distance from A 3 to Mitchells Plain

N A 3 → Mitchells Plain

Road distance

24.0 km

A 3 to Mitchells Plain is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.0 km in roughly 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

17.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.38×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

33 min

End point

Pall Mall Way

Return: 1 hr 6 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

33 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

43.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R47.00

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R47.05

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

70° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

250° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.1032, 18.4395

End coords Destination point

-34.0506, 18.6181

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

A 3 → Mitchells Plain

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C A 3 Fair View Forecast → 9 °C Mitchells Plain Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 3 → Mitchells Plain

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Car

24.0 km

33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

24.0 km

~30 min

47 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 3

Finish Mitchells Plain

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.3 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

2.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road

3.4 km
Turn left onto Atlantic Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Beach Road

0.5 km
Continue right onto Royal Road

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

8.8 km
Turn left onto Witsand Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Seafarer Drive

1.0 km
Turn right onto Spine Road

3.3 km
Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue towards Portlands

0.9 km
Turn right 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

Routes ↩ Mitchells Plain → A 3 A 3 to Johannesburg A 3 to Pretoria A 3 to Cape Town A 3 to Durban Johannesburg to Mitchells Plain Pretoria to Mitchells Plain Cape Town to Mitchells Plain

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

12.0 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

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

4.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mitchells Plain

07:45 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 52 min

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R100.47

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.48

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R4.81

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R105.76

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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 3 -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint

12.0 km

Total: 24.0 km

Midpoint 12.0 km

24.0 km 33 min

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

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 24.0 km

Return-cycle span 48.1 km

Traversal time 33 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 79.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 12.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint -34.09492, 18.51419

End -34.05056, 18.61806

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Questions 8

How far is A 3 from Mitchells Plain? +

A 3 is about 24.0 km from Mitchells Plain by road.

How long does it take from A 3 to Mitchells Plain? +

The drive usually takes about 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 3 to Mitchells Plain in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from A 3 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 3 to Mitchells Plain? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R48.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R48.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R48.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R50.64 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 3 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

Ou Kaapse Weg

From A 3 To Mitchells Plain

Khayelitsha

From A 3 To Mitchells Plain

Portlands

From A 3 To Mitchells Plain

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Riviera Way

From A 3 To Mitchells Plain

Pall Mall Way

From A 3 To Mitchells Plain

Etosha Way

From A 3 To Mitchells Plain

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Distance from A 3 to Mitchells Plain

Places from A 3 to Mitchells Plain

Shell

Shell Select

Freedom Bakery

Pick n Pay

Checkers

BP Shop

Shibby's Kitchen

Bonjour

Shoprite

Shoprite

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

Pick n Pay

Checkers

Shoprite

Quickshop

Shell

Shell

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