Distance from Masakhane to Bishops

N Masakhane → Bishops

Road distance

1,013.2 km

Highway dominant · N12

Masakhane to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,013.2 km in roughly 11 hrs 55 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

826.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 55 min

Start point

Hani Crescent

End point

Bishops

Return: 23 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

715 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

13 hrs 10 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,038.92

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,046.94

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

40° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

220° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.5919, 19.3601

End coords Destination point

-28.7484, 24.7659

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 14 °C Masakhane Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Bishops Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Masakhane → Bishops

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Car

1,013.2 km

11 hrs 55 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,013.2 km

~15 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 98 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → KIM (1 hr 41 min)
🚗 30 km from Kimberley Airport
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Masakhane

Finish Bishops

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Masakhane to Bishops via N12

National highway N12
Head on Hani Crescent

0.1 km
Turn left onto Thandabantu Street

0.1 km
Continue slight right onto Tambo Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Mandela Street

0.0 km
Continue straight onto Masakhane Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Main Road

21.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

23.2 km
Turn left

29.3 km
Turn left

15.2 km
Turn right

31.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

41.2 km
Turn right

15.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

346.7 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 0

Known total —

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

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

506.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 57 min • 5 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

72.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

168.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

54.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bishops

07:09 – 17:30

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:19

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

07:09

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,235.08

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.26

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R202.64

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,457.98

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

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 Masakhane Start: Hani Crescent -34.59187, 19.36008

Midpoint

506.8 km

Total: 1,013.2 km

Midpoint 506.8 km

1,013.2 km 11 hrs 55 min

Destination Bishops End: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,013.2 km

Return-cycle span 2,026.4 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 55 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 506.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.59187, 19.36008

Midpoint -32.42618, 22.44086

End -28.74840, 24.76592

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Masakhane from Bishops? +

Masakhane is about 1,013.2 km from Bishops by road.

How long does it take from Masakhane to Bishops? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,038.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,046.94 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,036.73 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,134.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Masakhane 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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