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Distance from Bishops to Mossel Bay

Bishops to Mossel Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 774.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bishops → Mossel Bay
Road distance
774.0 km
480.9 mi • 417.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
653.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 20 min
Return: 18 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,295.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,301.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,443.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,455.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,709.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,717.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,904.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,919.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,249.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,260.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,505.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,526.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 35 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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774.0 km 9 hrs 20 min
Start Bishops
Finish Mossel Bay
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bishops
    0.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    409.8 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  10. Turn left
    172.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    2.6 km
  24. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  25. Merge slight right
    32.1 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.4 km
  27. Turn slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    4.1 km
  29. Turn slight left onto George Road
    2.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  31. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left onto Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
387.5 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 40 min • 4 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bishops → Mossel Bay
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Bishops, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bishops → Mossel Bay
Bishops Origin postcode
Not available
Mossel Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
401.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
480.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
535.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mossel Bay → Bishops
Bishops ↔ Mossel Bay
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Bishops to Pretoria Related trip
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Bishops to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
387.5 km
Total: 774.0 km
Midpoint 387.5 km
774.0 km 9 hrs 20 min
Destination Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 774.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,548.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 387.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -31.67915, 23.08053
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Mossel Bay? +
Bishops is about 774.0 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay? +
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 Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,295.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,301.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,443.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,455.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Mossel Bay? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

: Beaufort
From Bishops To Mossel Bay
: Cape Town
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: Mossel Bay
From Bishops To Mossel Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Bishops, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 401.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 480.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 535.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 497.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 631.2 km

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