Distance from Bishops to Athlone

N Bishops → Athlone

Road distance

953.3 km

Metro routes · M18 / M5 / N1

Bishops to Athlone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 953.3 km in roughly 11 hrs.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

830.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs

Start point

Bishops

End point

Dunbar Street

Return: 22 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

660 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 15 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,918.44

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,925.99

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.7484, 24.7659

End coords Destination point

-33.9667, 18.5050

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 15 °C Bishops Fair View Forecast → 12 °C Athlone Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bishops → Athlone

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Car

953.3 km

11 hrs

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

953.3 km

~14 hrs 39 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 30 km to Kimberley Airport
✈ KIM → CPT (1 hr 41 min)
🚗 9 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 6 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bishops

Finish Athlone

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bishops to Athlone via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Bishops to Athlone via M5 and M18

Metro arterial routes M5M18
Head on Bishops

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Memorial Street

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

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

409.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right towards N1

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

3.4 km
Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway

1.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)

0.5 km
Turn right onto Klipfontein Road

1.1 km
Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive

0.2 km
Turn right onto Aden Avenue

0.3 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Longden Avenue

0.0 km
Turn right onto Dunbar Street

0.0 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

476.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 30 min • 5 hrs 30 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

68.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

158.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

51.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Athlone

07:48 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,984.84

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.07

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R190.66

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,194.57

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

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 Bishops Start: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Midpoint

476.8 km

Total: 953.3 km

Midpoint 476.8 km

953.3 km 11 hrs 0 min

Destination Athlone End: Dunbar Street -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 953.3 km

Return-cycle span 1,906.6 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 0 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 476.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592

Midpoint -32.28645, 22.68661

End -33.96667, 18.50500

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Bishops from Athlone? +

Bishops is about 953.3 km from Athlone by road.

How long does it take from Bishops to Athlone? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Bishops to Athlone? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,918.44 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,925.99 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,916.38 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,008.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Athlone? +

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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