Distance from Dover to Mitchells Plain

N Dover → Mitchells Plain

Road distance

1,301.9 km

Provincial mix · M36 / N1 / R300

Dover to Mitchells Plain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,301.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,167.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 25 min

End point

Pall Mall Way

Return: 28 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

865 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 10 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,545.83

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,548.64

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

226° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

46° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.0586, 27.7248

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 Dover Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Mitchells Plain Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dover → Mitchells Plain

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Car

1,301.9 km

14 hrs 25 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,301.9 km

~20 hrs 1 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 115 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → CPT (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 9 km from Cape Town International
↑ 8 hrs 7 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Dover

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 273 km from start

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

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Hotel Soon after Dover

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 273 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dover

Finish Mitchells Plain

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dover to Mitchells Plain via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Dover to Mitchells Plain via M36

Metro arterial route M36
Directions from Dover to Mitchells Plain via R300

Provincial road route R300
Start your journey

7.9 km
Turn right

20.2 km
Turn right

7.3 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.7 km
Merge slight right

804.7 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.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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

Routes ↩ Mitchells Plain → Dover Dover to Johannesburg Dover to Pretoria Dover to Cape Town Dover to Durban Johannesburg to Mitchells Plain Pretoria to Mitchells Plain Cape Town to Mitchells Plain

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

651.1 km

Free State to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 12 min • 7 hrs 12 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

93.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

216.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

70.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.7%

☀ 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

16 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,441.81

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R26.04

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R260.37

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,728.22

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

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 Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Midpoint

651.1 km

Total: 1,301.9 km

Midpoint 651.1 km

1,301.9 km 14 hrs 25 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 1,301.9 km

Return-cycle span 2,603.7 km

Traversal time 14 hrs 25 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 651.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.05865, 27.72479

Midpoint -31.35160, 24.05502

End -34.05056, 18.61806

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Dover from Mitchells Plain? +

Dover is about 1,301.9 km from Mitchells Plain by road.

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

The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover to Mitchells Plain? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,619.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,630.19 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,617.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,742.67 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dover 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad

From Dover To Mitchells Plain

Bloemfontein

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: Cape Town

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Distance from Dover to Mitchells Plain

Places from Dover to Mitchells Plain

Shell Select

Quickshop

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Quickshop

Checkers

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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