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Distance from Bishops to Randburg

Bishops to Randburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min.

N Bishops → Randburg
Road distance
494.3 km
R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
435.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 47 min
Start point
Bishops
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
347 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 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 R26.52 / litre
R943.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R947.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,149.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,156.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,245.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,250.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,516.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,526.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,638.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,645.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,995.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,007.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7484, 24.7659
End coords Destination point
-26.0914, 28.0021
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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494.3 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Bishops
Finish Randburg
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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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    23.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.7 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Lanseria
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    1.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    1.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Hill Street
    1.7 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Kent Avenue
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Sentrum Avenue
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. Turn left
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. 4 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 -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Randburg → Bishops Bishops to Johannesburg Bishops to Pretoria Bishops to Cape Town Bishops to Durban Johannesburg to Randburg Pretoria to Randburg Cape Town to Randburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.3 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
82.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Randburg
06:36 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,066.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,174.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops Start: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
247.3 km
Total: 494.3 km
Midpoint 247.3 km
494.3 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Randburg -26.09136, 28.00211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 494.3 km
Return-cycle span 988.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -27.09712, 26.08146
End -26.09136, 28.00211
Destination services

Available in Randburg

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Randburg
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Randburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Randburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature North-west Johannesburg business district
Standout Commercial district with suburban spread
Randburg is not a classic tourist centre, but it matters on route pages because it is a major commercial and residential district with its own business, shopping and stay patterns inside Greater Johannesburg.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip Suburban stay Johannesburg district routing Practical city access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Ferndale, Blairgowrie, Northcliff-edge, Sandton-side and office-park arrivals can all feel different. The district and exact address matter.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Randburg as a Johannesburg base for business appointments, suburban stays and west-of-Sandton access.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information describes Randburg as a fast-growing urban and commercial centre
The district is tied to business, offices and shopping rather than classic city-centre tourism
It works best as a named Johannesburg district, not just a vague metro pin
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Randburg? +
Bishops is about 494.3 km from Randburg by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Randburg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Randburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bishops to Randburg? +
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 Randburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R943.76 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R947.67 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,149.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,156.56 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Randburg? +
Yes. There are 6 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Bishops To Randburg
Western Bypass
From Bishops To Randburg
: Lanseria
From Bishops To Randburg
gate
From Bishops To Randburg

Route Locations

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

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