Distance from Bishops to Rocklands

N Bishops → Rocklands

Road distance

951 km

Provincial mix · M36 / N1 / R300

Bishops to Rocklands is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 951.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 1 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

830.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 1 min

Start point

Bishops

End point

Park Avenue

Return: 22 hrs 2 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

661 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 16 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,913.71

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,921.25

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

223° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

43° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.7484, 24.7659

End coords Destination point

-34.0640, 18.6090

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Bishops Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Rocklands Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bishops → Rocklands

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Car

951 km

11 hrs 1 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

951 km

~14 hrs 37 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 30 km to Kimberley Airport
✈ KIM → CPT (1 hr 41 min)
🚗 10 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bishops

Finish Rocklands

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bishops to Rocklands via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Bishops to Rocklands via M36

Metro arterial route M36
Directions from Bishops to Rocklands via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on Bishops

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Memorial Street

3.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

409.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right towards N1

73.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

15.0 km
Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway

2.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M36: Stock Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive

2.2 km
Turn right onto Morgenster Road

1.3 km
Turn left onto Eisleben Road

2.5 km
Turn right onto Spine Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Park Avenue

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

475.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 30 min • 5 hrs 30 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

68.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

158.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

51.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Rocklands

07:46 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 55 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,975.02

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.02

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R190.19

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,184.23

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Bishops Start: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Midpoint

475.7 km

Total: 951 km

Midpoint 475.7 km

951 km 661 min

Destination Rocklands End: Park Avenue -34.06400, 18.60900

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 951 km

Return-cycle span 1902 km

Traversal time 661 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 475.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592

Midpoint -32.28144, 22.69729

End -34.06400, 18.60900

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Questions 9

How far is Bishops from Rocklands? +

Bishops is about 951 km from Rocklands by road.

How long does it take from Bishops to Rocklands? +

The drive usually takes about 661 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Rocklands 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 Rocklands? +

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 Rocklands? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,913.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,921.25 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,911.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,003.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Rocklands? +

Yes. There are 4 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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Distance from Bishops to Rocklands

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Spineview Primary

Eisleben Road Primary School

Caravelle Primary School

Glendale Secondary School

Rocklands Primary School

Rocklands Secondary School

Cedar High School

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Melody Walk Shopping Centre

Boxer

PEP

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Cape Cash & Carry

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Strandfontein Gas and Hardware

Arnies 24hr Breakdown Service

Trinity Trust Foundation

Shibby's Kitchen

BP Shop

Mayas Hardware Litha Park

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ESKOM Service Centre

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Checkers

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