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Distance from Bishops to Blois

Bishops to Blois is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 491.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bishops → Blois
Road distance
491.5 km
M1 M27 M81
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
436.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 51 min
Start point
Bishops
End point
Mont Blois Place
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
351 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R822.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R826.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R916.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R923.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,085.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,090.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,209.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,219.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,428.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,435.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,591.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,604.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7484, 24.7659
End coords Destination point
-26.0915, 28.0249
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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491.5 km 5 hrs 51 min
Start Bishops
Finish Blois
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bishops
    0.0 km
  2. Continue sharp right onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    24.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    10.5 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M27
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    6.8 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    4.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Republic Road
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Waggon Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Grunberger Lane
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Mont Blois Place
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Blois → Bishops Bishops to Johannesburg Bishops to Pretoria Bishops to Cape Town Bishops to Durban Johannesburg to Blois Pretoria to Blois Cape Town to Blois
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.9 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blois
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,054.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,162.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops Start: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
245.9 km
Total: 491.5 km
Midpoint 245.9 km
491.5 km 5 hrs 51 min
Destination Blois End: Mont Blois Place -26.09153, 28.02487

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 491.5 km
Return-cycle span 982.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -27.10750, 26.07336
End -26.09153, 28.02487
Destination services

Available in Blois

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Blois
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Blois
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Blois? +
Bishops is about 491.5 km from Blois by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Blois? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Blois in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bishops to Blois? +
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 Blois? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R822.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R826.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R916.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R923.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Blois? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Bishops To Blois
ern Bypass
From Bishops To Blois
: Johannesburg
From Bishops To Blois
Grunberger Lane
From Bishops To Blois
Mont Blois Place
From Bishops To Blois

Route Locations

Start area
Bishops, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Blois, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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