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Distance from Louis Trichardt to Mitchells Plain

Louis Trichardt to Mitchells Plain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,822.8 km in roughly 19 hrs 45 min.

N Louis Trichardt → Mitchells Plain
Road distance
1,822.8 km
M36 N1 N12 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,645.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 45 min
Start point
Landros Street
End point
Pall Mall Way
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1185 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
22 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,051.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,065.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,399.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,426.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,026.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,045.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,485.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,521.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,297.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,322.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,901.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,949.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
219° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
39° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0383, 29.9067
End coords Destination point
-34.0506, 18.6181
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,822.8 km 19 hrs 45 min
Start Louis Trichardt
Finish Mitchells Plain
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Landros Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Krogh Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.3 km
  4. Turn right
    3.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    383.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    15.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M36: Stock Road
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    3.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Wespoort Drive
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 51
Known total R1,730.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 51 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Routes ↩ Mitchells Plain → Louis Trichardt Louis Trichardt to Johannesburg Louis Trichardt to Pretoria Louis Trichardt to Cape Town Louis Trichardt to Durban Johannesburg to Mitchells Plain Pretoria to Mitchells Plain Cape Town to Mitchells Plain
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
912.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 53 min • 9 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
131.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
303.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
98.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mitchells Plain
07:21 – 18:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,619.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R36.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R364.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R8,020.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Louis Trichardt Start: Landros Street -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint
912.2 km
Total: 1,822.8 km
Midpoint 912.2 km
1,822.8 km 19 hrs 45 min
Destination Mitchells Plain End: Pall Mall Way -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,822.8 km
Return-cycle span 3,645.7 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 912.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint -29.82019, 25.91588
End -34.05056, 18.61806
Destination services

Available in Mitchells Plain

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mitchells Plain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mitchells Plain
1
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Mitchells Plain
1
  • BP Shop
    67 Dennegeur Avenue, Strandfontein, 7798
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mitchells Plain
6
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Boxer
    14 Symphony walk, Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Cape Cash & Carry
    3rd Avenue
  • Pick n Pay
    A.Z. Berman Drive, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Mitchells Plain
3
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Questions 9
How far is Louis Trichardt from Mitchells Plain? +
Louis Trichardt is about 1,822.8 km from Mitchells Plain by road.
How long does it take from Louis Trichardt to Mitchells Plain? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt to Mitchells Plain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,051.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,065.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,399.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,426.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louis Trichardt to Mitchells Plain? +
Yes. There are 51 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
: Soweto
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
Kimberley
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
Bloemfontein
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
ern Bypass
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
: Cape Town
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
: Mitchell's Plain
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
Cape Town International Airport
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
Riviera Way
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain
Pall Mall Way
From Louis Trichardt To Mitchells Plain

Route Locations

Start area
Louis Trichardt
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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