Distance from Calais to Mitchells Plain

N Calais → Mitchells Plain

Road distance

30.9 km

Metro routes · M22 / N2

Calais to Mitchells Plain is a short everyday drive, covering about 30.9 km in roughly 32 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

25.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

32 min

Start point

Calais Road

End point

Pall Mall Way

Return: 1 hr 5 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

32 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

56.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

32 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R60.41

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R60.48

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

127° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

307° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9137, 18.3954

End coords Destination point

-34.0506, 18.6181

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Calais → Mitchells Plain

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Calais Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Mitchells Plain Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Calais → Mitchells Plain

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Car

30.9 km

32 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

30.9 km

~30 min

61 km/h avg

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Hotel Soon after Calais

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 2 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Soon after Calais

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 3 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 3 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Calais

Finish Mitchells Plain

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Calais to Mitchells Plain via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Calais to Mitchells Plain via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Head on Calais Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Upper Rhine Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Main Drive

0.0 km
Turn right onto Battery Crescent

0.3 km
Turn sharp right onto Glengariff Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Ocean View Drive

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Strand Street

2.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

12.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.5 km
Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto New Eisleben Road

5.3 km
Turn left onto Highlands Drive

0.4 km
Turn right onto Merrydale Avenue

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Merrydale Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Merrydale Avenue

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Merrydale Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Merrydale Avenue

1.8 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 0

Known total —

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

15.4 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

2.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

5.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.7%

☀ 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

R129.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.62

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R6.18

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R135.93

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

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 Calais Start: Calais Road -33.91366, 18.39544

Midpoint

15.4 km

Total: 30.9 km

Midpoint 15.4 km

30.9 km 32 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 30.9 km

Return-cycle span 61.8 km

Traversal time 32 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 87.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 15.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91366, 18.39544

Midpoint -33.95334, 18.53540

End -34.05056, 18.61806

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Questions 8

How far is Calais from Mitchells Plain? +

Calais is about 30.9 km from Mitchells Plain by road.

How long does it take from Calais to Mitchells Plain? +

The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Calais 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 Calais to Mitchells Plain? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R62.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R62.41 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R62.10 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R65.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Calais 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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