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Distance from Skerma to Bishops

Skerma to Bishops is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 331.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 1 min.

N Skerma → Bishops
Road distance
331.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
178.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.86×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 1 min
End point
Bishops
Return: 8 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
241 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R633.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R636.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R771.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R776.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R835.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R839.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,018.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,024.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,099.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,104.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,339.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,347.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
144° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
324° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.4615, 23.6844
End coords Destination point
-28.7484, 24.7659
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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331.8 km 241 min
Start Skerma
Finish Bishops
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    8.3 km
  5. Turn right
    116.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Market Street
    1.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Moffat Street
    68.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    63.0 km
  10. Turn right
    71.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bishops → Skerma Skerma to Johannesburg Skerma to Pretoria Skerma to Cape Town Skerma to Durban Johannesburg to Bishops Pretoria to Bishops Cape Town to Bishops
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
166.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.9 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
53.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bishops
06:52 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,386.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,459.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Skerma -27.46149, 23.68435
Midpoint
166.2 km
Total: 331.8 km
Midpoint 166.2 km
331.8 km 241 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 331.8 km
Return-cycle span 663.6 km
Traversal time 241 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.46149, 23.68435
Midpoint -27.30754, 24.72858
End -28.74840, 24.76592
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bishops
6
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 Skerma from Bishops? +
Skerma is about 331.8 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Skerma to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 241 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Skerma to Bishops in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Skerma 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 Skerma to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R633.50 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R636.13 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R771.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R776.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Skerma to Bishops? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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
Skerma
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

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