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Distance from Mitchells Plain to Dover N3

Mitchells Plain to Dover N3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.7 km in roughly 25 min.

N Mitchells Plain → Dover N3
Road distance
18.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
25 min
Start point
Etosha Way
End point
Dover Road
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
44.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R35.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R35.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R43.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R43.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R47.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R47.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R57.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R57.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R62.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R62.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R75.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R76.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
271° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
91° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0506, 18.6181
End coords Destination point
-34.0476, 18.4682
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.7 km 25 min
Start Mitchells Plain
Finish Dover N3
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Etosha Way
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Pall Mall Way
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Riviera Way
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    1.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Morgenster Road
    2.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Weltevreden Road
    1.3 km
  9. Turn left
    1.1 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.6 km
  11. Continue right onto Schaapkraal Road
    2.2 km
  12. Continue onto Schaapkraal Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto 5th Avenue
    4.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Retreat Road
    1.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Retreat Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Retreat Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto 1st Avenue
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Consta Road
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Station Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Dover Road
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Dover N3 → Mitchells Plain Mitchells Plain to Johannesburg Mitchells Plain to Pretoria Mitchells Plain to Cape Town Mitchells Plain to Durban Johannesburg to Dover N3 Pretoria to Dover N3 Cape Town to Dover N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dover N3
07:27 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R78.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R82.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mitchells Plain Start: Etosha Way -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint
9.4 km
Total: 18.7 km
Midpoint 9.4 km
18.7 km 25 min
Destination Dover N3 End: Dover Road -34.04758, 18.46824

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 18.7 km
Return-cycle span 37.4 km
Traversal time 25 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 112.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint -34.03670, 18.54467
End -34.04758, 18.46824
Destination services

Available in Dover N3

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Dover N3
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Dover N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Dover N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Dover N3
3
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Questions 8
How far is Mitchells Plain from Dover N3? +
Mitchells Plain is about 18.7 km from Dover N3 by road.
How long does it take from Mitchells Plain to Dover N3? +
The drive usually takes about 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mitchells Plain to Dover N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mitchells Plain to Dover N3? +
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 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R35.75 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R35.90 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R43.54 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R43.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mitchells Plain to Dover N3? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Etosha Way
From Mitchells Plain To Dover N3
Pall Mall Way
From Mitchells Plain To Dover N3
Riviera Way
From Mitchells Plain To Dover N3

Route Locations

Start area
Mitchells Plain, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dover N3, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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