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Distance from Coast to Bishops

Coast to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 847.4 km in roughly 11 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Coast → Bishops
Road distance
847.4 km
526.5 mi • 457.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
673.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 5 min
Return: 22 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,418.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,425.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,580.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,593.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,871.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,880.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,085.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,101.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,462.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,474.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,743.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,765.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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847.4 km 11 hrs 5 min
Start Coast
Finish Bishops
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast
    2.7 km
  2. Turn slight left
    5.4 km
  3. Turn left
    3.4 km
  4. Turn left onto R363
    6.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left
    1.0 km
  8. Turn sharp right onto N7
    64.9 km
  9. Turn right
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street, R27
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Troe-Troe Street, R27
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Church Street, R27
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Residential Street, R27
    118.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Church Street, R27
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street, R27
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Station Road, R27
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street, R27
    21.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto R63
    220.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Van Riebeeck Street, R386
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Daniel, R386
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto R384
    146.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Market Street, N12
    245.6 km
  23. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Landbou Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Landbou Street
    3.6 km
  25. Turn left onto Oliver Street, N8
    2.4 km
  26. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road, N8
    0.0 km
  27. Continue straight onto Dalham Road, N8
    0.5 km
  28. Turn sharp left onto Bishops, N12
    0.0 km
  29. Arrive at Bishops, N12, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
423.7 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 32 min • 5 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Coast → Bishops
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Coast, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Bishops, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Coast → Bishops
Coast Origin postcode
Not available
Bishops Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
474.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
554.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
608.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bishops → Coast
Coast ↔ Bishops
Coast to Johannesburg Related trip
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Coast to Pretoria Related trip
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Coast to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint
423.7 km
Total: 847.4 km
Midpoint 423.7 km
847.4 km 11 hrs 5 min
Destination Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 847.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,694.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 423.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint -31.03871, 21.89123
End -28.74840, 24.76592
Destination services

Available in Bishops

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Bishops
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
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Questions 9
How far is Coast from Bishops? +
Coast is about 847.4 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Coast to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast to Bishops 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 Coast to Bishops? +
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 Coast to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,418.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,425.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,580.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,593.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast to Bishops? +
No tollgates are 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Coast, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bishops, Northern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 474.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 554.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 608.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 571.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 704.5 km

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