Distance from Mission Grounds to Bishops

N Mission Grounds → Bishops

Road distance

949.0 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N12

Mission Grounds to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 949.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

816.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 9 min

Start point

Brinkhuis Road

End point

Bishops

Return: 22 hrs 19 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

669 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,855.70

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,857.75

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

45° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

225° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.1212, 18.9016

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 Mission Grounds Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Bishops Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mission Grounds → Bishops

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Car

949.0 km

11 hrs 9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

949.0 km

~14 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 32 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → KIM (1 hr 41 min)
🚗 30 km from Kimberley Airport
↑ 6 hrs 50 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mission Grounds

Finish Bishops

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mission Grounds to Bishops via N1 and N12

National highway route N1N12
Head on Brinkhuis Road

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Brinkhuis Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Brinkhuis Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Barnabas Shaw Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Old Sir Lowry's Pass Road

2.8 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry's Pass Road

2.2 km
Continue straight onto Main Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Main Road

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Main Road

2.9 km
Continue straight onto Main Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Broadway Boulevard towards Stellenbosch

11.3 km
Continue straight onto Strand Road

4.6 km
Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street

17.3 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester

0.5 km
Merge slight right

416.6 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.

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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

474.7 km

Western Cape to Northern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 34 min • 5 hrs 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Northern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

68.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

157.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

51.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bishops

07:05 – 17:31

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:18

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 25 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:05

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,966.63

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.98

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R189.79

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,175.40

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (40)

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 Mission Grounds Start: Brinkhuis Road -34.12121, 18.90160

Midpoint

474.7 km

Total: 949.0 km

Midpoint 474.7 km

949.0 km 11 hrs 9 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 949.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,897.9 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 9 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 474.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.12121, 18.90160

Midpoint -32.27696, 22.70695

End -28.74840, 24.76592

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Questions 9

How far is Mission Grounds from Bishops? +

Mission Grounds is about 949.0 km from Bishops by road.

How long does it take from Mission Grounds to Bishops? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mission Grounds 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 Mission Grounds 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 Mission Grounds to Bishops? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,855.70 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,857.75 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,848.18 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,913.09 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mission Grounds 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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