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Distance from Bultfontein N8 M36 to Mitchells Plain

N Bultfontein N8 M36 → Mitchells Plain
Road distance
1,048.4 km
M10 M30 M36 N1 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
938.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 41 min
End point
Pall Mall Way
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
701 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,001.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,010.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,438.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,453.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,641.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,652.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,216.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,236.89
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,475.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,489.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,232.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,259.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.2028, 26.7353
End coords Destination point
-34.0506, 18.6181
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bultfontein N8 M36 to Mitchells Plain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,048.4 km in roughly 11 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Bultfontein N8 M36 → Mitchells Plain
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Car
1,048.4 km
11 hrs 41 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,048.4 km
~16 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,048 km
↑ 7 hrs 35 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 5 min
With airport
~4 hrs 5 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Botshabelo to Mitchells Plain.
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1,048.4 km 11 hrs 41 min
Start Bultfontein N8 M36
Finish Mitchells Plain
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  1. Start your journey
    46.6 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10: Heidedal
    0.8 km
  3. Go straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    4.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo Road towards M30 Aliwal-Noord
    2.3 km
  6. Turn right
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left
    2.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    525.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    15.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M36: Stock Road
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    3.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Wespoort Drive
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
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Halfway point
524.1 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 50 min • 5 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
174.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mitchells Plain
07:32 – 17:51
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
07:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,382.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R209.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,612.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein N8 M36 -29.20283, 26.73527
Midpoint
524.1 km
Total: 1,048.4 km
Midpoint 524.1 km
1,048.4 km 11 hrs 41 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 1,048.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,096.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 524.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.20283, 26.73527
Midpoint -31.95818, 23.02681
End -34.05056, 18.61806
Places

Places in Mitchells Plain

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21 places
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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Shopping centre

Melody Walk Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Mitchells Plain, 7785
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Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket 14 Symphony walk, Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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School

Hazeldene Primary School

🏫 School 132 Hazeldene Avenue, Portland, Cape Town, 7785
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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Convenience store

Cape Cash & Carry

📍 Convenience store 3rd Avenue
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School

Mitchell's Plain High School

🏫 School 351 Merrydale Avenue, Portland, Cape Town, 7785
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School

Mondale High School

🏫 School Merrydale Avenue, Portland, Cape Town, 7785
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School

Portland Primary School

🏫 School 70 Kunene Way, Portland, Cape Town, 7785
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School

Jamaicaweg Primary School

🏫 School 171 Merrydale Avenue, Portland, Cape Town, 7785
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School

Montagu Drive Primary School

🏫 School 98 Montagu Drive, Portland, Cape Town, 7785
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School

Eastville Primary School

🏫 School Baobab Street, Eastridge, Cape Town, 7785
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket A.Z. Berman Drive, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
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School

Duneside Primary School

🏫 School 2 Angus Road, Westridge, Cape Town, 7798
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store AZ Berzman Drive, Mitchells Plain, 7786, Western Cape
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Shopping centre

Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre A. Z. Berman Drive, Mitchells Plain, 7785
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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Shopping centre

Bayview Centre

🏬 Shopping centre 2 Birkenhead Drive, Strandfontein (Bayview)
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Fuel station

BP Shop

⛽ Fuel station 67 Dennegeur Avenue, Strandfontein, 7798
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Questions 9
How far is Bultfontein N8 M36 from Mitchells Plain? +
Bultfontein N8 M36 is about 1,048.4 km from Mitchells Plain by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein N8 M36 to Mitchells Plain? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein N8 M36 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 Bultfontein N8 M36 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 Bultfontein N8 M36 to Mitchells Plain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,001.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,010.13 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,438.12 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,453.22 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein N8 M36 to Mitchells Plain? +
Yes. There are 4 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

: Heidedal
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain
Dewetsdorp
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Aliwal-Noord
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain
Colesberg
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain
Western Bypass
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain
: Cape Town
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain
: Mitchell's Plain
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain
Cape Town International Airport
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain
Riviera Way
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain
Pall Mall Way
From Bultfontein N8 M36 To Mitchells Plain

Route Locations

Start area
Botshabelo, Free State
Suburb: Mangaung Ward 41
Road: N8
Postal code: 9781
Destination area
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Bultfontein N8 M36
9781
Mitchells Plain
Not available

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