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Distance from Velddrif to Bishops

Velddrif to Bishops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,012.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Velddrif → Bishops
Road distance
1,012.7 km
629.3 mi • 546.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
772.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 10 min
Return: 24 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,695.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,703.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,888.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,903.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,236.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,247.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,491.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,511.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,943.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,957.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,278.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,305.15
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bishops
13.4°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.6°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
17 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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1,012.7 km 12 hrs 10 min
Start Velddrif
Finish Bishops
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Acacia Avenue
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Aster Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    57.9 km
  4. Turn right
    1.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  7. Turn sharp left
    4.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    23.7 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    76.6 km
  12. Turn right
    31.7 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    290.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  24. Continue make a U-turn onto Bishops
    0.1 km
  25. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
506.5 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 5 min • 6 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Velddrif → Bishops
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Velddrif, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Bishops, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Velddrif → Bishops
Velddrif Origin postcode
Not available
Bishops Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
640.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
719.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
774.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bishops → Velddrif
Velddrif ↔ Bishops
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Velddrif to Pretoria Related trip
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Velddrif to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Velddrif -32.78556, 18.18056
Midpoint
506.5 km
Total: 1,012.7 km
Midpoint 506.5 km
1,012.7 km 12 hrs 10 min
Destination Bishops -28.74840, 24.76592

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 1,012.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,025.4 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 506.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.78556, 18.18056
Midpoint -32.42466, 22.44350
End -28.74840, 24.76592
Destination services

Available in Bishops

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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 Velddrif from Bishops? +
Velddrif is about 1,012.7 km from Bishops by road.
How long does it take from Velddrif to Bishops? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Velddrif 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 Velddrif 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 Velddrif to Bishops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,695.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,703.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,888.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,903.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Velddrif to Bishops? +
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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Towns along the route

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: Johannesburg
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Route Locations

Start area
Velddrif, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 640.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 719.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 774.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 736.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 869.8 km

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