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Distance from Bishops to Orkney

Bishops to Orkney is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 326.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min.

N Bishops → Orkney
Road distance
326.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
272.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Start point
Bishops
End point
Burns Avenue
Return: 7 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
227 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R546.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R549.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R608.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R613.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R721.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R724.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R803.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R809.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R948.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R953.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,057.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,065.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
44° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
224° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7484, 24.7659
End coords Destination point
-26.9753, 26.6719
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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326.5 km 227 min
Start Bishops
Finish Orkney
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Destination
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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
    7.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Leemhuis Street
    8.9 km
  14. Turn right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    5.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
163.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Orkney
06:40 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,364.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,436.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops Start: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
163.4 km
Total: 326.5 km
Midpoint 163.4 km
326.5 km 227 min
Destination Orkney End: Burns Avenue -26.97528, 26.67193

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 326.5 km
Return-cycle span 653 km
Traversal time 227 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 163.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -27.65188, 25.55595
End -26.97528, 26.67193
Destination services

Available in Orkney

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Orkney
1
  • PEP
    Kingsley Road, Klerksdorp, 2620, North West
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Orkney? +
Bishops is about 326.5 km from Orkney by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Orkney? +
The drive usually takes about 227 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Orkney in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bishops to Orkney? +
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 Orkney? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R546.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R549.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R608.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R613.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Orkney? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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