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Distance from Bishops to Germiston

Bishops to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min.

N Bishops → Germiston
Road distance
494.8 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
438.0 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 47 min
Start point
Bishops
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
347 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R828.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R832.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R922.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R930.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,092.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,098.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,217.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,227.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,438.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,444.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,601.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,614.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7484, 24.7659
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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494.8 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Bishops
Finish Germiston
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    22.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  23. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Germiston → Bishops Bishops to Johannesburg Bishops to Pretoria Bishops to Cape Town Bishops to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston Pretoria to Germiston Cape Town to Germiston
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,068.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,177.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops Start: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
247.5 km
Total: 494.8 km
Midpoint 247.5 km
494.8 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 494.8 km
Return-cycle span 989.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -27.09528, 26.08287
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Germiston
5
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    122 Lazarus Mawela Road, 2092, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Germiston? +
Bishops is about 494.8 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bishops to Germiston? +
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 Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R828.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R832.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R922.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R930.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 5 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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ern Bypass
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: eMalahleni
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Pretoria
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: Germiston
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Route Locations

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

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