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Distance from Bishops to Middelburg

Bishops to Middelburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 647.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 24 min.

N Bishops → Middelburg
Road distance
647.1 km
402.1 mi • 349.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
569.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 24 min
Return: 14 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,083.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,088.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,206.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,216.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,429.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,436.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,592.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,605.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,880.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,889.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,094.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,111.93
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Middelburg
12.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.2°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
54%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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647.1 km 7 hrs 24 min
Start Bishops
Finish Middelburg
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Destination
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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
    27.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  19. Merge slight left
    21.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R35: Bethal
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Fontein Road
    2.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Samora Machel Street
    4.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    0.9 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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 -26.173, 28.260
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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
323.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 42 min • 3 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bishops → Middelburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bishops, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Middelburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bishops → Middelburg
Bishops Origin postcode
Not available
Middelburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
354.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
370.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
274.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Middelburg → Bishops
Bishops ↔ Middelburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
323.6 km
Total: 647.1 km
Midpoint 323.6 km
647.1 km 7 hrs 24 min
Destination Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 647.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,294.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 323.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -26.83793, 26.77074
End -25.76780, 29.45552
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Middelburg
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Middelburg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Middelburg
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Middelburg? +
Bishops is about 647.1 km from Middelburg by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Middelburg? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Middelburg 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 Middelburg? +
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 Middelburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,083.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,088.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,206.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,216.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Middelburg? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Bishops To Middelburg
ern Bypass
From Bishops To Middelburg
: eMalahleni
From Bishops To Middelburg
Kempton Park
From Bishops To Middelburg
Benoni
From Bishops To Middelburg
Johannesburg
From Bishops To Middelburg
: Bethal
From Bishops To Middelburg

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 354.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 370.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 274.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 408.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 504.2 km

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