Distance from Bishops to Springs

N Bishops → Springs

Road distance

521.8 km

Highway dominant · M63 / N17

Bishops to Springs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 521.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

456.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 5 min

Start point

Bishops

End point

Goods Street

Return: 12 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

365 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,050.09

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,054.22

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

53° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

233° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.7484, 24.7659

End coords Destination point

-26.2550, 28.4373

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 22 °C Bishops Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Springs Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bishops → Springs

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Car

521.8 km

6 hrs 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

521.8 km

~8 hrs 1 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 30 km to Kimberley Airport
✈ KIM → JNB (51 min)
🚗 23 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 2 hrs 46 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bishops

Finish Springs

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bishops to Springs via N17

National highway N17
Directions from Bishops to Springs via M63

Metro arterial route M63
Head on Bishops

0.0 km
Continue sharp right onto Bishops

0.1 km
Turn left onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Lennox Street

0.7 km
Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Quinn Street

1.3 km
Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street

2.1 km
Continue straight onto Transvaal

104.8 km
Continue straight

6.1 km
Continue straight

186.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Continue straight

138.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

18.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs

0.8 km
Merge slight right

31.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Tonk Meter Way

2.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road

0.4 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left onto Plantation Road

1.1 km
Turn right onto South Main Reef Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Main Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Goods Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R187.00

Main toll road N17

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 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 -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Springs → Bishops Bishops to Johannesburg Bishops to Pretoria Bishops to Cape Town Bishops to Durban Johannesburg to Springs Pretoria to Springs Cape Town to Springs

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

261.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

37.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

86.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

28.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Springs

06:50 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 4 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,181.17

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.44

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R104.36

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,295.97

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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

261.0 km

Total: 521.8 km

Midpoint 261.0 km

521.8 km 6 hrs 5 min

Destination Springs End: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 521.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,043.6 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 5 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 261.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74840, 24.76592

Midpoint -27.01338, 26.17780

End -26.25500, 28.43731

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Bishops from Springs? +

Bishops is about 521.8 km from Springs by road.

How long does it take from Bishops to Springs? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bishops to Springs in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Bishops to Springs? +

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 Springs? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,050.09 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,054.22 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,048.96 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,099.31 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bishops to Springs? +

Yes. There are 17 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

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ern Bypass

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From Bishops To Springs

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