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Distance from Potchefstroom to Bishops

Potchefstroom to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 359.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 11 min.

N Potchefstroom → Bishops
Road distance
359.8 km
223.6 mi • 194.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
322.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 11 min
Return: 8 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R602.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R605.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R670.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R676.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R794.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R798.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R885.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R892.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,045.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,050.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,164.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,174.27
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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359.8 km 4 hrs 11 min
Start Potchefstroom
Finish Bishops
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Luke Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Retief Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    299.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
180.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Potchefstroom → Bishops
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Potchefstroom
Destination area Arrival
Bishops, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Potchefstroom → Bishops
Potchefstroom 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
66.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
83.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
12.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bishops → Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom ↔ Bishops
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Origin Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint
180.0 km
Total: 359.8 km
Midpoint 180.0 km
359.8 km 4 hrs 11 min
Destination Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 359.8 km
Return-cycle span 719.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 180.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint -27.57380, 25.67432
End -28.74840, 24.76592
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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Bishops
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
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How far is Potchefstroom from Bishops? +
Potchefstroom is about 359.8 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Potchefstroom to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Potchefstroom to Bishops in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R602.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R605.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R670.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R676.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Potchefstroom to Bishops? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Potchefstroom
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.

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 12.7 km
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About 142.8 km Difference: 216.9 km
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