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Distance from Mashishing to Bishops

Mashishing to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 795.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 34 min.

N Mashishing → Bishops
Road distance
795.4 km
494.2 mi • 429.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
692.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 34 min
Return: 19 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,331.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,337.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,483.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,495.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,756.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,765.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,957.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,972.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,311.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,322.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,575.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,595.92
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bishops
4.8°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
0.6°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
67%
Wind 10m wind speed
15 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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795.4 km 9 hrs 34 min
Start Mashishing
Finish Bishops
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pos Street
    0.6 km
  2. Turn left onto 2nd Street
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Mahlangu Street
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mandela Street
    2.6 km
  5. Continue left
    1.2 km
  6. Turn left
    0.9 km
  7. Turn right
    82.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Vermooten Street
    3.1 km
  9. Turn right towards N4: Middelburg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    85.8 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  18. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  19. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  20. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    299.4 km
  24. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  25. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  27. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  28. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 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 -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
397.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 47 min • 4 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mashishing → Bishops
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mashishing
Destination area Arrival
Bishops, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mashishing → Bishops
Mashishing Origin postcode
Not available
Bishops Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
502.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
519.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
422.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bishops → Mashishing
Mashishing ↔ Bishops
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mashishing -25.08861, 30.41972
Midpoint
397.8 km
Total: 795.4 km
Midpoint 397.8 km
795.4 km 9 hrs 34 min
Destination Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 795.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,590.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 397.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.08861, 30.41972
Midpoint -26.49195, 27.37850
End -28.74840, 24.76592
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Service groups 4
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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 Mashishing from Bishops? +
Mashishing is about 795.4 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Mashishing to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mashishing 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 Mashishing 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 Mashishing to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,331.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,337.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,483.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,495.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mashishing to Bishops? +
Yes. There are 13 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mashishing
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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