Distance from Bishops to Epping

N Bishops → Epping

Road distance

943.2 km

Metro routes · M12 / N1

Bishops to Epping is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 943.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

824.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 56 min

Start point

Bishops

Return: 21 hrs 52 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

656 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 11 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,800.92

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,808.39

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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

-33.9342, 18.5544

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 10 °C Bishops Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Epping Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bishops → Epping

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Car

943.2 km

10 hrs 56 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

943.2 km

~14 hrs 30 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 9 hrs 3 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Epping

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

73 places View all →

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Professional services 0.4 km

Route

Route overview

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Start Bishops

Finish Epping

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Bishops to Epping via N1

National highway N1

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Directions from Bishops to Epping via M12

Metro arterial route M12

2 route directions identified on this trip

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

59.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Giel Basson Drive

0.5 km
Turn left onto Giel Basson Drive

1.4 km
Turn right onto Milton Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Halt Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Viking Way

1.3 km
Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Avenue

0.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bofors Circle

0.1 km
Turn left onto Dacres Avenue

0.7 km
Turn left

0.2 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

471.7 km

Northern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Northern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

67.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

156.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

50.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Epping

07:34 – 17:49

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 54 min

SunriseDawn break

07:34

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,942.43

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.86

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R188.63

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,149.93

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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

471.7 km

Total: 943.2 km

Midpoint 471.7 km

943.2 km 656 min

Destination Epping -33.93417, 18.55444

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 943.2 km

Return-cycle span 1886.4 km

Traversal time 656 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 471.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592

Midpoint -32.26505, 22.73421

End -33.93417, 18.55444

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Questions 9

How far is Bishops from Epping? +

Bishops is about 943.2 km from Epping by road.

How long does it take from Bishops to Epping? +

The drive usually takes about 656 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Epping? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,800.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,808.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,193.42 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,207.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Epping? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Route Locations

Start area

Bishops, Northern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Epping, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 666.8 km

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About 142.8 km Difference: 800.3 km

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Distance from Bishops to Epping

Places in Epping

WolfPack

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

Arcadia High School

Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool

Cedar Primary School

Shell

Bergsig Primary School

Zimasa Primary School

Pick n Pay QualiSave

Quickshop

Elsbury Primary School

7 Eleven Thornton

Chris & Harry's Butcher

U$ave

Excellent Meat Packers

Shell

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Pee-Em Supermarket

Riverside Auto

Premier Clothing Factory Shop

Pop Up Tyres

Pick A Bargain

Andre Groenewald Motors

Anglo Auto

Schulman's Home

PEP

Esteem Auto

Shell

Auto Auctions

GR Used Cars

Janjira Motor City

Shell

Vangate Mall

Shell

Shell Select

Tonkil Optometrists

Shell

Old Mutual

Heyns and Partners Inc.

Canvasland

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Dogz at Home Dog Training Centre

African Bank

Supertronics

Pick n Pay Clothing

PEP

ABSA

Builders Warehouse

Woolworths

PEP Home

LiquorShop Checkers

Cavelier Retail Center

VGK Firearms

Tops at Spar

De Tyger Fish City

Southern Wind Shipyard

Gugulethu Square

Asbestos Removal & Roofing

Shell Select

Edgars

Sportsman's Warehouse

Hisense Cape Town

Outdoor Warehouse

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - Africa

Varicom

South African National Bioinformatics Institute

Tafelberg Furnishers N1 Northgate

Builders Warehouse

Quality Office Furniture

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