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Distance from Riebeek Kasteel to Bishops N1

N Riebeek Kasteel → Bishops N1
Road distance
916.0 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
760.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 43 min
Start point
Fontein Street
End point
Bishops
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
643 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,748.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,756.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,130.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,143.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,307.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,317.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,810.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,828.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,036.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,048.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,698.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,721.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3850, 18.8955
End coords Destination point
-28.7484, 24.7659
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Riebeek Kasteel to Bishops N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 916.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Riebeek Kasteel → Bishops N1
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Car
916.0 km
10 hrs 43 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
916.0 km
~14 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
916 km
↑ 6 hrs 53 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 49 min
With airport
~3 hrs 49 min
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916.0 km 10 hrs 43 min
Start Riebeek Kasteel
Finish Bishops N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Fontein Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Church Road
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left
    9.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  6. Turn right
    31.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    290.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  18. Continue make a U-turn onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 N1 → Riebeek Kasteel Riebeek Kasteel to Johannesburg Riebeek Kasteel to Pretoria Riebeek Kasteel to Cape Town Riebeek Kasteel to Durban Johannesburg to Bishops N1 Pretoria to Bishops N1 Cape Town to Bishops N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
458.2 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 21 min • 5 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
65.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
152.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bishops N1
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,828.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R183.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,030.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Riebeek Kasteel Start: Fontein Street -33.38505, 18.89551
Midpoint
458.2 km
Total: 916.0 km
Midpoint 458.2 km
916.0 km 10 hrs 43 min
Destination Bishops N1 End: Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 916.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,831.9 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 458.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.38505, 18.89551
Midpoint -32.19850, 22.85370
End -28.74840, 24.76592
Nearby places

Places in Bishops N1

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

26 places View all →
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Convenience store 0.3 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 0.4 km

Kimberley Boys High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Supermarket 0.5 km

Checkers

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank 0.6 km

Standard Bank

Lennox Street
📍
Supermarket 0.6 km

Woolworths

Lennox Street
🏫
School 0.6 km

Diamantveld High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 0.7 km

Vooruitsig Primary School

14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
🏫
School 0.7 km

Kimberley Junior School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank 0.7 km

Capitec Bank

York Road
🏦
Bank 0.7 km

African Bank

George Street
🏦
Bank 0.8 km

Standard Bank

Chapel Street
🏦
Bank 0.8 km

Standard Bank

Phakamile Mabija Street
🏫
School 0.9 km

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank 0.9 km

Capitec Bank

Du Toitspan Road
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Fuel station 1.1 km

Shell

64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Supermarket 1.1 km

Diamond Supermarket

Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket 1.2 km

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

De Beers Road
🏫
School 1.2 km

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.3 km

Staats Primary School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Supermarket 1.3 km

Pick n Pay

Kimberley, 8300, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket 1.4 km

Super Save Supermarket

63 Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket 1.4 km

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

De Beers Road
📍
Supermarket 1.4 km

Fourways Supermarket

Compound Street
🏫
School 1.5 km

Newton Primary School

Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
⛽
Fuel station 1.8 km

Shell

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store 6.4 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Riebeek Kasteel from Bishops N1? +
Riebeek Kasteel is about 916.0 km from Bishops N1 by road.
How long does it take from Riebeek Kasteel to Bishops N1? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Riebeek Kasteel to Bishops N1 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 Riebeek Kasteel to Bishops N1? +
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 Riebeek Kasteel to Bishops N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,748.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,756.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,130.15 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,143.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Riebeek Kasteel to Bishops N1? +
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. 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
Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bishops N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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