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Distance from Mitchells Plain to Waterfront

N Mitchells Plain → Waterfront
Road distance
31.0 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
24.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Etosha Way
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R59.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R59.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R72.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R72.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R78.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R78.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R95.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R95.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R102.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R103.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R125.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R125.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
312° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
132° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0506, 18.6181
End coords Destination point
-33.9031, 18.4217
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Mitchells Plain to Waterfront is a short everyday drive, covering about 31.0 km in roughly 32 min.
Travel modes
Mitchells Plain → Waterfront
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Car
31.0 km
32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
31.0 km
~29 min
63 km/h avg
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31.0 km 32 min
Start Mitchells Plain
Finish Waterfront
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    1.8 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.2 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Highlands Drive
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto New Eisleben Road
    5.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road towards Cape Town
    0.1 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    12.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    4.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  21. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.1 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    0.0 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Waterfront → Mitchells Plain Mitchells Plain to Johannesburg Mitchells Plain to Pretoria Mitchells Plain to Cape Town Mitchells Plain to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterfront
07:29 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R129.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R136.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mitchells Plain Start: Etosha Way -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint
15.5 km
Total: 31.0 km
Midpoint 15.5 km
31.0 km 32 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 31.0 km
Return-cycle span 62.0 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 109.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 18.61806
Midpoint -33.95294, 18.53358
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Questions 8
How far is Mitchells Plain from Waterfront? +
Mitchells Plain is about 31.0 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from Mitchells Plain to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mitchells Plain to Waterfront in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mitchells Plain to Waterfront? +
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 Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R59.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R59.43 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R72.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R72.53 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mitchells Plain to Waterfront? +
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. 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 Waterfront
Pall Mall Way
From Mitchells Plain To Waterfront
Riviera Way
From Mitchells Plain To Waterfront
Cape Town
From Mitchells Plain To Waterfront
Settlers Way
From Mitchells Plain To Waterfront
Hospital Bend
From Mitchells Plain To Waterfront
CTICC
From Mitchells Plain To Waterfront
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Mitchells Plain To Waterfront
Breakwater Lane
From Mitchells Plain To Waterfront

Route Locations

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

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