Distance from Gatwick to Mitchells Plain

N Gatwick → Mitchells Plain

Road distance

1,400.3 km

Provincial mix · M36 / R300

Gatwick to Mitchells Plain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,400.3 km in roughly 15 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,256.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 13 min

Start point

Gatwick Park Circle

End point

Pall Mall Way

Return: 26 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

913 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 58 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R2,673.86

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R2,684.95

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2757, 28.1164

End coords Destination point

-34.0506, 18.6181

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 19 °C Gatwick Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Mitchells Plain Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Gatwick → Mitchells Plain

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Car

1,400.3 km

15 hrs 13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,400.3 km

~21 hrs 32 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Mitchells Plain

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Gatwick and Mitchells Plain.

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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Gatwick

Finish Mitchells Plain

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Gatwick to Mitchells Plain via M36

Metro arterial route M36

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Directions from Gatwick to Mitchells Plain via R300

Provincial road route R300

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Gatwick Park Circle

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Gatwick Park Circle

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Gatwick Park Circle

0.1 km
Continue slight right onto Hesperus Street

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.1 km
Turn right onto Padstow Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Ring Road West

1.4 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

20.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 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 17

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

700.5 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 36 min • 7 hrs 36 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

232.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mitchells Plain

07:36 – 17:47

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 11 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 13 min

SunriseDawn break

07:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,853.41

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.01

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R280.07

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,161.48

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (22)

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 Gatwick Start: Gatwick Park Circle -26.27574, 28.11640

Midpoint

700.5 km

Total: 1,400.3 km

Midpoint 700.5 km

1,400.3 km 15 hrs 13 min

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

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,400.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,800.7 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 13 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 700.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.27574, 28.11640

Midpoint -31.07141, 24.44945

End -34.05056, 18.61806

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Questions 9

How far is Gatwick from Mitchells Plain? +

Gatwick is about 1,400.3 km from Mitchells Plain by road.

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

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,673.86 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,684.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,256.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,276.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gatwick to Mitchells Plain? +

Yes. There are 17 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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