Distance from Mitchells Plain to E 71 Budapest

N Mitchells Plain → E 71 Budapest

Road distance

1,410.3 km

Provincial mix · M5 / N1 / R300

Mitchells Plain to E 71 Budapest is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,410.3 km in roughly 15 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,261.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 22 min

Start point

Etosha Way

End point

Budapest Crescent

Return: 30 hrs 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

922 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,838.16

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,849.33

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

48° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

228° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0506, 18.6181

End coords Destination point

-26.0435, 27.9127

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 12 °C Mitchells Plain Fair View Forecast → 7 °C E 71 Budapest Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mitchells Plain → E 71 Budapest

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Car

1,410.3 km

15 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,410.3 km

~21 hrs 41 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 9 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → HLA (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 12 km from Lanseria International
↑ 10 hrs 57 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Approaching E 71 Budapest

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 904 km from start

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

B 904 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Approaching E 71 Budapest

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 904 km from start

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

B 904 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mitchells Plain

Finish E 71 Budapest

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mitchells Plain to E 71 Budapest via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Mitchells Plain to E 71 Budapest via M5

Metro arterial route M5
Directions from Mitchells Plain to E 71 Budapest via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on Etosha Way

0.0 km
Continue straight onto Pall Mall Way

0.1 km
Turn right onto Riviera Way

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merrydale Avenue

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Merrydale Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Wespoort Drive

0.4 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Go straight onto 10th Avenue

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlie Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive

2.9 km
Continue straight onto Stock Road

0.1 km
Turn right towards R300: Bellville

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway

2.8 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway

436.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

18.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff

0.4 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive

8.0 km
Turn right onto Konifer

1.6 km
Turn right

0.6 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Turn left onto Budapest Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 18

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

705.5 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 41 min • 7 hrs 41 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

234.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E 71 Budapest

06:49 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,895.21

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.21

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R282.07

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,205.49

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

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 Mitchells Plain Start: Etosha Way -34.05056, 18.61806

Midpoint

705.5 km

Total: 1,410.3 km

Midpoint 705.5 km

1,410.3 km 15 hrs 22 min

Destination E 71 Budapest End: Budapest Crescent -26.04355, 27.91272

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,410.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,820.7 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 22 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 705.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 18.61806

Midpoint -31.04713, 24.49252

End -26.04355, 27.91272

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Questions 9

How far is Mitchells Plain from E 71 Budapest? +

Mitchells Plain is about 1,410.3 km from E 71 Budapest by road.

How long does it take from Mitchells Plain to E 71 Budapest? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mitchells Plain to E 71 Budapest 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 E 71 Budapest? +

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 E 71 Budapest? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,838.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,849.33 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,835.12 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,971.19 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mitchells Plain to E 71 Budapest? +

Yes. There are 18 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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