Distance from University Estate to Mitchells Plain

N University Estate → Mitchells Plain

Road distance

24.5 km

Metro routes · M22 / N2

University Estate to Mitchells Plain is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.5 km in roughly 24 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

19.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

24 min

Start point

Ritchie Street

End point

Pall Mall Way

Return: 49 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

24 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

59.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R47.83

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R47.88

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

129° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

309° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9376, 18.4516

End coords Destination point

-34.0506, 18.6181

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

University Estate → Mitchells Plain

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C University Estate Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Mitchells Plain Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

University Estate → Mitchells Plain

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Car

24.5 km

24 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

24.5 km

~22 min

64 km/h avg

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Hotel Near University Estate

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 3 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 3 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near University Estate

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 4 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 4 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start University Estate

Finish Mitchells Plain

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from University Estate to Mitchells Plain via N2

National highway N2
Directions from University Estate to Mitchells Plain via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Head on Ritchie Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Beatty Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Upper Roodebloem Road

0.3 km
Go straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

12.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.5 km
Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto New Eisleben Road

5.3 km
Turn left onto Highlands Drive

0.4 km
Turn right onto Merrydale Avenue

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Merrydale Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Merrydale Avenue

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Merrydale Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Merrydale Avenue

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

0.0 km
Continue onto Merrydale Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left onto Riviera Way

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pall Mall Way

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

12.2 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

1.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

4.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mitchells Plain

07:48 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 33 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R102.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.49

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R4.89

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R107.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

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 University Estate Start: Ritchie Street -33.93758, 18.45161

Midpoint

12.2 km

Total: 24.5 km

Midpoint 12.2 km

24.5 km 24 min

Destination Mitchells Plain End: Pall Mall Way -34.05056, 18.61806

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 24.5 km

Return-cycle span 48.9 km

Traversal time 24 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 85.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 12.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93758, 18.45161

Midpoint -33.96347, 18.56805

End -34.05056, 18.61806

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Questions 8

How far is University Estate from Mitchells Plain? +

University Estate is about 24.5 km from Mitchells Plain by road.

How long does it take from University Estate to Mitchells Plain? +

The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from University Estate to Mitchells Plain in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from University Estate 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 University Estate to Mitchells Plain? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R49.22 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R49.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R49.17 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R51.53 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from University Estate to Mitchells Plain? +

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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