Distance from Belhar to Bishops

N Belhar → Bishops

Road distance

937.8 km

Provincial mix · N12 / R302

Belhar to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 937.8 km in roughly 10 hrs 52 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

820.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 52 min

End point

Bishops

Return: 21 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

652 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,887.29

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,894.71

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

47° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

227° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9447, 18.6258

End coords Destination point

-28.7484, 24.7659

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 18 °C Belhar Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Bishops Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Belhar → Bishops

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Car

937.8 km

10 hrs 52 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

937.8 km

~14 hrs 25 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 4 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → KIM (1 hr 41 min)
🚗 30 km from Kimberley Airport
↑ 7 hrs 4 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Belhar

Finish Bishops

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Belhar to Bishops via N12

National highway N12
Directions from Belhar to Bishops via R302

Provincial road route R302
Start your journey

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Erica Drive

0.9 km
Turn left onto Symphony Way

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Robert Sobukwe Road

2.8 km
Continue straight onto Vlei Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kingsmead Avenue

0.1 km
Turn sharp left onto Sydney Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Durban Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Willie van Schoor Avenue

0.2 km
Take the ramp right towards R302

0.4 km
Merge slight right

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

71.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley

0.5 km
Merge slight right

409.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

3.1 km
Continue straight onto Bishops

0.8 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Bishops

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

469.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 26 min • 5 hrs 26 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

67.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

156.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

50.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bishops

07:08 – 17:30

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:19

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 22 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 41 min

SunriseDawn break

07:08

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,920.12

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.76

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R187.57

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,126.44

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

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 Belhar -33.94472, 18.62583

Midpoint

469.1 km

Total: 937.8 km

Midpoint 469.1 km

937.8 km 10 hrs 52 min

Destination Bishops End: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 937.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,875.7 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 52 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 469.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94472, 18.62583

Midpoint -32.25383, 22.75985

End -28.74840, 24.76592

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Belhar from Bishops? +

Belhar is about 937.8 km from Bishops by road.

How long does it take from Belhar to Bishops? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Belhar 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 Belhar 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 Belhar to Bishops? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,887.29 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,894.71 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,885.26 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,975.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Belhar to Bishops? +

Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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