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Distance from 72 to Bishops

N 72 → Bishops
Road distance
745.5 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
598.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 48 min
End point
Bishops
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
528 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,423.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,429.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,733.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,744.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,878.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,885.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,287.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,301.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,471.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,481.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,009.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,028.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
248° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
68° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.8157, 30.4472
End coords Destination point
-28.7484, 24.7659
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
72 to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 745.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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72 → Bishops
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Car
745.5 km
8 hrs 48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
745.5 km
~11 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
745 km
↑ 5 hrs 18 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 29 min
With airport
~3 hrs 29 min
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745.5 km 8 hrs 48 min
Start 72
Finish Bishops
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.6 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    59.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  11. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    299.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bishops → 72 72 to Johannesburg 72 to Pretoria 72 to Cape Town 72 to Durban Johannesburg to Bishops Pretoria to Bishops Cape Town to Bishops
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
372.7 km
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 24 min • 4 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
124.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bishops
06:56 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,116.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R149.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,280.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 72 -26.81568, 30.44717
Midpoint
372.7 km
Total: 745.5 km
Midpoint 372.7 km
745.5 km 8 hrs 48 min
Destination Bishops End: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
One-way road span 745.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,490.9 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 372.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.81568, 30.44717
Midpoint -26.64548, 27.20000
End -28.74840, 24.76592
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Bishops
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
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Questions 9
How far is 72 from Bishops? +
72 is about 745.5 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from 72 to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 72 to Bishops 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 72 to Bishops? +
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 72 to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,423.44 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,429.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,733.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,744.41 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 72 to Bishops? +
Yes. There are 22 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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Start area
72, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bishops, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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