Distance from Epping to Bishops

N Epping → Bishops

Road distance

943.1 km

Mixed roads · M14 / N1 / N12 / R102

Epping to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 943.1 km in roughly 10 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

824.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 56 min

End point

Bishops

Return: 21 hrs 52 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

656 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 11 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,800.85

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,808.32

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

47° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

227° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9342, 18.5544

End coords Destination point

-28.7484, 24.7659

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C Epping Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Bishops Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Epping → Bishops

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Car

943.1 km

10 hrs 56 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

943.1 km

~14 hrs 30 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 9 hrs 3 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Bishops

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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Professional services 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Epping

Finish Bishops

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Epping to Bishops via N1 and N12

National highway route N1 N12

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Directions from Epping to Bishops via M14

Metro arterial route M14

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Directions from Epping to Bishops via R102

Provincial road route R102

3 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Continue straight onto Dacres Avenue

0.6 km
Turn right onto Bofors Circle

0.1 km
Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Avenue

0.0 km
Turn right onto Viking Way

1.3 km
Turn left onto Halt Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Road towards R102: Parow

0.2 km
Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Milton Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Giel Basson Drive

1.4 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards M14: McIntyre Road

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

71.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley

0.5 km
Merge slight right

409.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

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

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

3.1 km
Continue straight onto Bishops

0.8 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Bishops

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

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

471.7 km

Western Cape to Northern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Northern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

67.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

156.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

50.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bishops

06:59 – 17:35

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 36 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 26 min

SunriseDawn break

06:59

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,942.29

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.86

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R188.63

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,149.78

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

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 Epping -33.93417, 18.55444

Midpoint

471.7 km

Total: 943.1 km

Midpoint 471.7 km

943.1 km 656 min

Destination Bishops End: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape

One-way road span 943.1 km

Return-cycle span 1886.2 km

Traversal time 656 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 471.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93417, 18.55444

Midpoint -32.26476, 22.73488

End -28.74840, 24.76592

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Epping from Bishops? +

Epping is about 943.1 km from Bishops by road.

How long does it take from Epping to Bishops? +

The drive usually takes about 656 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,800.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,808.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,193.35 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,206.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Epping to Bishops? +

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. 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

Epping, 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

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About 142.8 km Difference: 800.3 km

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Distance from Epping to Bishops

Places in Bishops

GXY Architects

Shell Select

Kimberley Boys High School

Checkers

Standard Bank

Woolworths

Diamantveld High School

Vooruitsig Primary School

Kimberley Junior School

Capitec Bank

African Bank

Standard Bank

Standard Bank

Capitec Bank

Shell

Panino

Diamond Supermarket

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

Kimberley Girls' High School

Staats Primary School

Pick n Pay

Super Save Supermarket

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

Fourways Supermarket

Department of Environment and Nature Conservation

Department of Education: Frances Baard District Office

Midas Kimberley

Newton Primary School

Al-Rashid Butchery

N12 Butchery Biltong Den

Shell

Hi-Q

Jackie Field Services

Northern Cape Department of Education

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