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Distance from Bishops to Selby

Bishops to Selby is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 480.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bishops → Selby
Road distance
480.2 km
298.4 mi • 259.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
428.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
337 min
Return: 674 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
337 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R803.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R807.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R895.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R902.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,060.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,065.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,181.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,191.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,395.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,402.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,554.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,567.22
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Selby
13.9°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.4°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
95%
Wind 10m wind speed
17 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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480.2 km 337 min
Start Bishops
Finish Selby
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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
    3.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Carr Street
    0.5 km
  19. Take the ramp left towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  21. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 2 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 -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
240.2 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bishops → Selby
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Bishops, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Selby, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bishops → Selby
Bishops Origin postcode
Not available
Selby Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
187.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
203.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
107.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Selby → Bishops
Bishops ↔ Selby
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint
240.2 km
Total: 480.2 km
Midpoint 240.2 km
480.2 km 337 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 480.2 km
Return-cycle span 960.4 km
Traversal time 337 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 240.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592
Midpoint -27.14635, 26.03650
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

Available in Selby

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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 Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bishops from Selby? +
Bishops is about 480.2 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from Bishops to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 337 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Selby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bishops to Selby? +
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 Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R803.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R807.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R895.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R902.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Selby? +
Yes. There are 2 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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
Selby, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 187.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 203.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 107.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 241.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 337.3 km

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