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Distance from Mitchells Plain to Dover

N Mitchells Plain → Dover
Road distance
1,302.2 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R300 / R720
Mitchells Plain to Dover is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,302.2 km in roughly 14 hrs 24 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
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 24 min
Start point
Etosha Way
Return: 28 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
864 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,620.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,630.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,617.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,743.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,457.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,471.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,454.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,619.86
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,549.72
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,567.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,544.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,762.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0506, 18.6181
End coords Destination point
-27.0586, 27.7248
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Mitchells Plain → Dover
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Car
1,302.2 km
14 hrs 24 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,302.2 km
~20 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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1,302.2 km 14 hrs 24 min
Start Mitchells Plain
Finish Dover
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  1. Directions from Mitchells Plain to Dover via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Mitchells Plain to Dover via R300 and R720
    Provincial road routes R300R720
  3. Head on Etosha Way
    0.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Wespoort Drive
    0.4 km
  10. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight onto 10th Avenue
    0.3 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlie Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    2.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Stock Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right towards R300: Bellville
    0.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    802.9 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R720: Vredefort
    0.6 km
  24. Turn right
    7.5 km
  25. Turn left
    20.2 km
  26. Turn left
    7.9 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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.
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Dover → Mitchells Plain Mitchells Plain to Johannesburg Mitchells Plain to Pretoria Mitchells Plain to Cape Town Mitchells Plain to Durban Johannesburg to Dover Pretoria to Dover Cape Town to Dover
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
651.3 km
Western Cape to Free State
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
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
93.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
216.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
70.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dover
06:56 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,443.39
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
R260.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,729.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mitchells Plain Start: Etosha Way -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint
651.3 km
Total: 1,302.2 km
Midpoint 651.3 km
1,302.2 km 14 hrs 24 min
Destination Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,302.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,604.5 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 651.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint -31.35133, 24.05562
End -27.05865, 27.72479
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Questions 9
How far is Mitchells Plain from Dover? +
Mitchells Plain is about 1,302.2 km from Dover by road.
How long does it take from Mitchells Plain to Dover? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mitchells Plain to Dover 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 Mitchells Plain to Dover? +
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 Mitchells Plain to Dover? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,620.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,630.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,617.83 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,743.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mitchells Plain to Dover? +
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

Etosha Way
From Mitchells Plain To Dover
Pall Mall Way
From Mitchells Plain To Dover
Riviera Way
From Mitchells Plain To Dover
: Bellville
From Mitchells Plain To Dover
: Paarl
From Mitchells Plain To Dover
Worcester
From Mitchells Plain To Dover
: Johannesburg
From Mitchells Plain To Dover
: Vredefort
From Mitchells Plain To Dover
Koppies
From Mitchells Plain To Dover

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